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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,999.08, 29,995.53 and 6,672.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,999.08, 29,995.53 and 6,672.30 is: 10,007.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,999.08 : 29,995.53 = 6,672.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,999.08/29,995.53 = 6,672.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,999.08x = 29,995.53 × 6,672.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,999.08x = 200,139,174.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,139,174.82/19,999.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,007.42

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