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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,550.73, 29,323.13 and 6,402.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,550.73, 29,323.13 and 6,402.81 is: 9,603.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,550.73 : 29,323.13 = 6,402.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,550.73/29,323.13 = 6,402.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,550.73x = 29,323.13 × 6,402.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,550.73x = 187,750,397.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,750,397.98/19,550.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,603.24

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