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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,995.54, 29,983.24 and 6,663.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,995.54, 29,983.24 and 6,663.81 is: 9,992.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,995.54 : 29,983.24 = 6,663.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,995.54/29,983.24 = 6,663.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,995.54x = 29,983.24 × 6,663.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,995.54x = 199,802,597.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,802,597.88/19,995.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,992.36

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