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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,881.59, 29,816.44 and 6,552.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,881.59, 29,816.44 and 6,552.09 is: 9,826.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,881.59 : 29,816.44 = 6,552.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,881.59/29,816.44 = 6,552.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,881.59x = 29,816.44 × 6,552.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,881.59x = 195,359,981.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,359,981.98/19,881.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,826.18

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