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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,865.76, 29,801.84 and 6,011.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,865.76, 29,801.84 and 6,011.52 is: 9,018.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,865.76 : 29,801.84 = 6,011.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,865.76/29,801.84 = 6,011.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,865.76x = 29,801.84 × 6,011.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,865.76x = 179,154,357.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,154,357.20/19,865.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,018.25

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