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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,976.95, 29,962.59 and 6,827.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,976.95, 29,962.59 and 6,827.41 is: 10,240.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,976.95 : 29,962.59 = 6,827.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,976.95/29,962.59 = 6,827.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,976.95x = 29,962.59 × 6,827.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,976.95x = 204,566,886.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,566,886.59/19,976.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,240.15

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