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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,452.13, 29,178.68 and 6,973.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,452.13, 29,178.68 and 6,973.02 is: 10,459.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,452.13 : 29,178.68 = 6,973.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,452.13/29,178.68 = 6,973.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,452.13x = 29,178.68 × 6,973.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,452.13x = 203,463,484.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,463,484.35/19,452.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,459.70

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