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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,975.41, 29,953.80 and 5,930.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,975.41, 29,953.80 and 5,930.28 is: 8,892.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,975.41 : 29,953.80 = 5,930.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,975.41/29,953.80 = 5,930.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,975.41x = 29,953.80 × 5,930.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,975.41x = 177,634,421.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,634,421.06/19,975.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,892.65

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