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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,964.25, 29,953.28 and 6,825.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,964.25, 29,953.28 and 6,825.87 is: 10,241.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,964.25 : 29,953.28 = 6,825.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,964.25/29,953.28 = 6,825.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,964.25x = 29,953.28 × 6,825.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,964.25x = 204,457,212.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,457,212.42/19,964.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,241.17

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