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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,747.62, 29,618.22 and 6,599.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,747.62, 29,618.22 and 6,599.97 is: 9,898.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,747.62 : 29,618.22 = 6,599.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,747.62/29,618.22 = 6,599.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,747.62x = 29,618.22 × 6,599.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,747.62x = 195,479,363.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,479,363.45/19,747.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,898.88

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