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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,332.36, 28,998.54 and 12,799.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,332.36, 28,998.54 and 12,799.98 is: 19,199.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,332.36 : 28,998.54 = 12,799.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,332.36/28,998.54 = 12,799.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,332.36x = 28,998.54 × 12,799.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,332.36x = 371,180,732.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,180,732.03/19,332.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,199.97

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