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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,729.98, 29,595.38 and 6,582.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,729.98, 29,595.38 and 6,582.47 is: 9,873.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,729.98 : 29,595.38 = 6,582.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,729.98/29,595.38 = 6,582.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,729.98x = 29,595.38 × 6,582.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,729.98x = 194,810,520.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,810,520.10/19,729.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,873.83

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