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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,955.69, 29,938.39 and 6,104.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,955.69, 29,938.39 and 6,104.69 is: 9,158.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,955.69 : 29,938.39 = 6,104.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,955.69/29,938.39 = 6,104.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,955.69x = 29,938.39 × 6,104.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,955.69x = 182,764,590.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,764,590.05/19,955.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,158.52

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