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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,906.64, 29,859.80 and 6,055.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,906.64, 29,859.80 and 6,055.76 is: 9,083.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,906.64 : 29,859.80 = 6,055.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,906.64/29,859.80 = 6,055.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,906.64x = 29,859.80 × 6,055.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,906.64x = 180,823,782.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,823,782.45/19,906.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,083.59

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