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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,324.80, 29,022.40 and 16,905.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,324.80, 29,022.40 and 16,905.60 is: 25,389.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,324.80 : 29,022.40 = 16,905.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,324.80/29,022.40 = 16,905.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,324.80x = 29,022.40 × 16,905.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,324.80x = 490,641,085.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,641,085.44/19,324.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,389.19

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