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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,867.32, 29,800.77 and 6,016.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,867.32, 29,800.77 and 6,016.32 is: 9,024.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,867.32 : 29,800.77 = 6,016.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,867.32/29,800.77 = 6,016.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,867.32x = 29,800.77 × 6,016.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,867.32x = 179,290,968.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,290,968.57/19,867.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,024.42

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