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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,930.28, 29,895.42 and 6,079.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,930.28, 29,895.42 and 6,079.16 is: 9,118.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,930.28 : 29,895.42 = 6,079.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,930.28/29,895.42 = 6,079.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,930.28x = 29,895.42 × 6,079.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,930.28x = 181,739,041.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,739,041.45/19,930.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,118.74

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