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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,877.76, 29,819.84 and 6,023.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,877.76, 29,819.84 and 6,023.52 is: 9,036.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,877.76 : 29,819.84 = 6,023.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,877.76/29,819.84 = 6,023.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,877.76x = 29,819.84 × 6,023.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,877.76x = 179,620,402.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,620,402.64/19,877.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,036.25

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