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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,958.28, 29,936.34 and 6,107.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,958.28, 29,936.34 and 6,107.28 is: 9,160.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,958.28 : 29,936.34 = 6,107.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,958.28/29,936.34 = 6,107.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,958.28x = 29,936.34 × 6,107.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,958.28x = 182,829,610.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,829,610.56/19,958.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,160.59

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