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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,596.78, 29,396.28 and 6,270.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,596.78, 29,396.28 and 6,270.93 is: 9,406.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,596.78 : 29,396.28 = 6,270.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,596.78/29,396.28 = 6,270.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,596.78x = 29,396.28 × 6,270.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,596.78x = 184,342,014.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,342,014.14/19,596.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,406.75

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