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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,522.81, 29,283.95 and 4,731.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,522.81, 29,283.95 and 4,731.85 is: 7,097.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,522.81 : 29,283.95 = 4,731.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,522.81/29,283.95 = 4,731.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,522.81x = 29,283.95 × 4,731.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,522.81x = 138,567,235.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,567,235.15/19,522.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,097.71

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