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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,822.68, 29,738.56 and 6,674.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,822.68, 29,738.56 and 6,674.68 is: 10,013.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,822.68 : 29,738.56 = 6,674.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,822.68/29,738.56 = 6,674.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,822.68x = 29,738.56 × 6,674.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,822.68x = 198,495,371.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,495,371.66/19,822.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,013.55

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