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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,424.74, 29,139.72 and 6,273.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,424.74, 29,139.72 and 6,273.94 is: 9,411.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,424.74 : 29,139.72 = 6,273.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,424.74/29,139.72 = 6,273.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,424.74x = 29,139.72 × 6,273.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,424.74x = 182,820,854.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,820,854.90/19,424.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,411.75

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