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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,994.04, 29,983.77 and 6,842.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,994.04, 29,983.77 and 6,842.88 is: 10,261.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,994.04 : 29,983.77 = 6,842.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,994.04/29,983.77 = 6,842.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,994.04x = 29,983.77 × 6,842.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,994.04x = 205,175,340.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,175,340.06/19,994.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,261.83

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