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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,868.58, 29,807.19 and 6,018.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,868.58, 29,807.19 and 6,018.66 is: 9,029.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,868.58 : 29,807.19 = 6,018.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,868.58/29,807.19 = 6,018.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,868.58x = 29,807.19 × 6,018.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,868.58x = 179,399,342.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,399,342.17/19,868.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,029.30

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