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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,829.98, 29,744.12 and 6,682.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,829.98, 29,744.12 and 6,682.30 is: 10,023.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,829.98 : 29,744.12 = 6,682.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,829.98/29,744.12 = 6,682.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,829.98x = 29,744.12 × 6,682.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,829.98x = 198,759,099.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,759,099.66/19,829.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,023.16

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