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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,905.82, 29,858.46 and 6,054.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,905.82, 29,858.46 and 6,054.82 is: 9,082.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,905.82 : 29,858.46 = 6,054.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,905.82/29,858.46 = 6,054.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,905.82x = 29,858.46 × 6,054.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,905.82x = 180,787,600.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,787,600.78/19,905.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,082.15

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