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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,860.93, 29,791.38 and 5,069.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,860.93, 29,791.38 and 5,069.85 is: 7,604.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,860.93 : 29,791.38 = 5,069.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,860.93/29,791.38 = 5,069.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,860.93x = 29,791.38 × 5,069.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,860.93x = 151,037,827.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,037,827.89/19,860.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,604.77

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