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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,949.16, 29,913.49 and 5,907.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,949.16, 29,913.49 and 5,907.43 is: 8,858.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,949.16 : 29,913.49 = 5,907.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,949.16/29,913.49 = 5,907.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,949.16x = 29,913.49 × 5,907.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,949.16x = 176,711,808.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,711,808.74/19,949.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,858.11

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