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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,729.91, 29,596.41 and 6,582.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,729.91, 29,596.41 and 6,582.27 is: 9,873.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,729.91 : 29,596.41 = 6,582.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,729.91/29,596.41 = 6,582.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,729.91x = 29,596.41 × 6,582.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,729.91x = 194,811,561.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,811,561.65/19,729.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,873.92

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