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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,560.84, 29,342.90 and 6,235.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,560.84, 29,342.90 and 6,235.73 is: 9,354.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,560.84 : 29,342.90 = 6,235.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,560.84/29,342.90 = 6,235.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,560.84x = 29,342.90 × 6,235.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,560.84x = 182,974,449.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,974,449.69/19,560.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,354.12

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