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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,511.78, 29,264.69 and 6,364.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,511.78, 29,264.69 and 6,364.13 is: 9,545.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,511.78 : 29,264.69 = 6,364.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,511.78/29,264.69 = 6,364.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,511.78x = 29,264.69 × 6,364.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,511.78x = 186,244,291.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,244,291.57/19,511.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,545.22

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