Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,944, 29,916 and 5,352
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 19,944, 29,916 and 5,352 is: 8,028
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,944 : 29,916 = 5,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,944/29,916 = 5,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,944x = 29,916 × 5,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,944x = 160,110,432 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 160,110,432/19,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,028
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