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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,823.96, 29,740.19 and 6,676.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,823.96, 29,740.19 and 6,676.14 is: 10,015.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,823.96 : 29,740.19 = 6,676.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,823.96/29,740.19 = 6,676.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,823.96x = 29,740.19 × 6,676.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,823.96x = 198,549,638.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,549,638.69/19,823.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,015.64

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