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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,495.78, 29,248.30 and 6,348.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,495.78, 29,248.30 and 6,348.16 is: 9,523.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,495.78 : 29,248.30 = 6,348.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,495.78/29,248.30 = 6,348.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,495.78x = 29,248.30 × 6,348.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,495.78x = 185,672,888.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,672,888.13/19,495.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,523.75

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