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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,456.54, 29,190.96 and 6,976.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,456.54, 29,190.96 and 6,976.24 is: 10,466.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,456.54 : 29,190.96 = 6,976.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,456.54/29,190.96 = 6,976.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,456.54x = 29,190.96 × 6,976.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,456.54x = 203,643,142.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,643,142.79/19,456.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,466.57

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