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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,691.52, 29,537.46 and 6,182.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,691.52, 29,537.46 and 6,182.76 is: 9,274.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,691.52 : 29,537.46 = 6,182.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,691.52/29,537.46 = 6,182.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,691.52x = 29,537.46 × 6,182.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,691.52x = 182,623,026.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,623,026.19/19,691.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,274.20

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