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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,533.78, 29,293.95 and 6,382.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,533.78, 29,293.95 and 6,382.89 is: 9,572.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,533.78 : 29,293.95 = 6,382.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,533.78/29,293.95 = 6,382.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,533.78x = 29,293.95 × 6,382.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,533.78x = 186,980,060.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,980,060.52/19,533.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,572.14

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