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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,522.63, 29,283.69 and 4,731.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,522.63, 29,283.69 and 4,731.68 is: 7,097.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,522.63 : 29,283.69 = 4,731.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,522.63/29,283.69 = 4,731.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,522.63x = 29,283.69 × 4,731.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,522.63x = 138,560,903.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,560,903.88/19,522.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,097.45

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