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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,752.73, 29,640.78 and 7,281.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,752.73, 29,640.78 and 7,281.47 is: 10,926.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,752.73 : 29,640.78 = 7,281.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,752.73/29,640.78 = 7,281.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,752.73x = 29,640.78 × 7,281.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,752.73x = 215,828,524.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,828,524.45/19,752.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,926.52

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