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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,744.98, 29,619.02 and 6,597.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,744.98, 29,619.02 and 6,597.39 is: 9,896.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,744.98 : 29,619.02 = 6,597.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,744.98/29,619.02 = 6,597.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,744.98x = 29,619.02 × 6,597.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,744.98x = 195,408,226.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,408,226.36/19,744.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,896.60

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