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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,748.58, 29,624.40 and 6,601.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,748.58, 29,624.40 and 6,601.01 is: 9,902.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,748.58 : 29,624.40 = 6,601.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,748.58/29,624.40 = 6,601.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,748.58x = 29,624.40 × 6,601.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,748.58x = 195,550,812.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,550,812.52/19,748.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,902.02

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