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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,444.58, 29,172.93 and 6,964.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,444.58, 29,172.93 and 6,964.71 is: 10,449.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,444.58 : 29,172.93 = 6,964.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,444.58/29,172.93 = 6,964.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,444.58x = 29,172.93 × 6,964.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,444.58x = 203,181,080.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,181,080.58/19,444.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,449.24

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