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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,448.73, 29,171.68 and 6,966.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,448.73, 29,171.68 and 6,966.43 is: 10,449.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,448.73 : 29,171.68 = 6,966.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,448.73/29,171.68 = 6,966.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,448.73x = 29,171.68 × 6,966.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,448.73x = 203,222,376.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,222,376.36/19,448.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,449.13

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