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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,969.19, 29,958.59 and 6,821.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,969.19, 29,958.59 and 6,821.22 is: 10,233.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,969.19 : 29,958.59 = 6,821.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,969.19/29,958.59 = 6,821.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,969.19x = 29,958.59 × 6,821.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,969.19x = 204,354,133.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,354,133.28/19,969.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,233.47

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