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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,968.36, 29,952.54 and 6,117.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,968.36, 29,952.54 and 6,117.36 is: 9,176.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,968.36 : 29,952.54 = 6,117.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,968.36/29,952.54 = 6,117.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,968.36x = 29,952.54 × 6,117.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,968.36x = 183,230,470.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,230,470.09/19,968.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,176.04

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