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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,666.62, 29,498.01 and 7,195.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,666.62, 29,498.01 and 7,195.74 is: 10,792.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,666.62 : 29,498.01 = 7,195.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,666.62/29,498.01 = 7,195.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,666.62x = 29,498.01 × 7,195.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,666.62x = 212,260,010.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,260,010.48/19,666.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,792.91

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