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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,447, 29,174.82 and 7,135

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,447, 29,174.82 and 7,135 is: 10,704.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,447 : 29,174.82 = 7,135 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,447/29,174.82 = 7,135/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,447x = 29,174.82 × 7,135
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,447x = 208,162,340.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,162,340.70/19,447
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,704.08

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