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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,859.08, 29,789.10 and 6,008.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,859.08, 29,789.10 and 6,008.04 is: 9,012.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,859.08 : 29,789.10 = 6,008.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,859.08/29,789.10 = 6,008.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,859.08x = 29,789.10 × 6,008.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,859.08x = 178,974,104.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,974,104.36/19,859.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,012.21

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