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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,941.70, 29,912.55 and 6,808.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,941.70, 29,912.55 and 6,808.90 is: 10,213.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,941.70 : 29,912.55 = 6,808.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,941.70/29,912.55 = 6,808.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,941.70x = 29,912.55 × 6,808.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,941.70x = 203,671,561.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,671,561.70/19,941.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,213.35

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