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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,429.61, 29,158.59 and 7,746.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,429.61, 29,158.59 and 7,746.17 is: 11,624.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,429.61 : 29,158.59 = 7,746.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,429.61/29,158.59 = 7,746.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,429.61x = 29,158.59 × 7,746.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,429.61x = 225,867,395.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,867,395.10/19,429.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,624.91

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