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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,428.73, 29,139.99 and 6,946.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,428.73, 29,139.99 and 6,946.43 is: 10,418.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,428.73 : 29,139.99 = 6,946.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,428.73/29,139.99 = 6,946.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,428.73x = 29,139.99 × 6,946.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,428.73x = 202,418,728.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,418,728.99/19,428.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,418.53

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