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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,459.53, 29,195.42 and 6,131.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,459.53, 29,195.42 and 6,131.99 is: 9,199.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,459.53 : 29,195.42 = 6,131.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,459.53/29,195.42 = 6,131.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,459.53x = 29,195.42 × 6,131.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,459.53x = 179,026,023.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,026,023.49/19,459.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,199.92

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