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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,476.54, 29,217.64 and 6,145.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,476.54, 29,217.64 and 6,145.01 is: 9,218.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,476.54 : 29,217.64 = 6,145.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,476.54/29,217.64 = 6,145.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,476.54x = 29,217.64 × 6,145.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,476.54x = 179,542,796.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,542,796.68/19,476.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,218.41

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