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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,382.55, 29,073.82 and 6,234.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,382.55, 29,073.82 and 6,234.92 is: 9,352.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,382.55 : 29,073.82 = 6,234.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,382.55/29,073.82 = 6,234.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,382.55x = 29,073.82 × 6,234.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,382.55x = 181,272,780.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,272,780.84/19,382.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,352.37

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