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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,856.54, 29,787.68 and 6,712.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,856.54, 29,787.68 and 6,712.67 is: 10,069.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,856.54 : 29,787.68 = 6,712.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,856.54/29,787.68 = 6,712.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,856.54x = 29,787.68 × 6,712.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,856.54x = 199,954,865.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,954,865.91/19,856.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,069.98

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