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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,832.39, 29,748.68 and 6,684.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,832.39, 29,748.68 and 6,684.87 is: 10,027.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,832.39 : 29,748.68 = 6,684.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,832.39/29,748.68 = 6,684.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,832.39x = 29,748.68 × 6,684.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,832.39x = 198,866,025.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,866,025.05/19,832.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,027.34

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