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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,552.23, 29,332.80 and 6,404.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,552.23, 29,332.80 and 6,404.31 is: 9,607.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,552.23 : 29,332.80 = 6,404.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,552.23/29,332.80 = 6,404.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,552.23x = 29,332.80 × 6,404.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,552.23x = 187,856,344.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,856,344.37/19,552.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,607.92

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