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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,517.67, 29,273.18 and 7,035.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,517.67, 29,273.18 and 7,035.21 is: 10,551.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,517.67 : 29,273.18 = 7,035.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,517.67/29,273.18 = 7,035.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,517.67x = 29,273.18 × 7,035.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,517.67x = 205,942,933.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,942,933.49/19,517.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,551.61

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