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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,443.76, 29,162.40 and 6,294.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,443.76, 29,162.40 and 6,294.24 is: 9,440.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,443.76 : 29,162.40 = 6,294.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,443.76/29,162.40 = 6,294.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,443.76x = 29,162.40 × 6,294.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,443.76x = 183,555,144.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,555,144.58/19,443.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,440.31

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