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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,475.82, 29,209.62 and 6,996.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,475.82, 29,209.62 and 6,996.55 is: 10,493.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,475.82 : 29,209.62 = 6,996.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,475.82/29,209.62 = 6,996.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,475.82x = 29,209.62 × 6,996.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,475.82x = 204,366,566.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,366,566.81/19,475.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,493.35

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