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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,483.76, 29,219.42 and 6,332.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,483.76, 29,219.42 and 6,332.96 is: 9,497.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,483.76 : 29,219.42 = 6,332.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,483.76/29,219.42 = 6,332.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,483.76x = 29,219.42 × 6,332.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,483.76x = 185,045,240.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,045,240.32/19,483.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,497.41

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