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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,948.80, 29,926.08 and 6,098.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,948.80, 29,926.08 and 6,098.88 is: 9,149.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,948.80 : 29,926.08 = 6,098.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,948.80/29,926.08 = 6,098.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,948.80x = 29,926.08 × 6,098.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,948.80x = 182,515,570.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,515,570.79/19,948.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,149.20

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