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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,517.98, 29,273.64 and 7,035.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,517.98, 29,273.64 and 7,035.52 is: 10,552.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,517.98 : 29,273.64 = 7,035.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,517.98/29,273.64 = 7,035.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,517.98x = 29,273.64 × 7,035.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,517.98x = 205,955,279.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,955,279.69/19,517.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,552.08

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