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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,450.98, 29,173.32 and 6,968.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,450.98, 29,173.32 and 6,968.88 is: 10,452.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,450.98 : 29,173.32 = 6,968.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,450.98/29,173.32 = 6,968.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,450.98x = 29,173.32 × 6,968.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,450.98x = 203,305,366.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,305,366.28/19,450.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,452.19

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