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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,462.21, 29,193.31 and 6,314.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,462.21, 29,193.31 and 6,314.59 is: 9,471.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,462.21 : 29,193.31 = 6,314.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,462.21/29,193.31 = 6,314.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,462.21x = 29,193.31 × 6,314.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,462.21x = 184,343,621.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,343,621.64/19,462.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,471.87

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