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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,947.75, 29,922.03 and 6,096.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,947.75, 29,922.03 and 6,096.75 is: 9,145.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,947.75 : 29,922.03 = 6,096.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,947.75/29,922.03 = 6,096.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,947.75x = 29,922.03 × 6,096.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,947.75x = 182,427,136.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,427,136.40/19,947.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,145.25

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