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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,337.40, 29,027.70 and 14,974.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,337.40, 29,027.70 and 14,974.20 is: 22,478.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,337.40 : 29,027.70 = 14,974.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,337.40/29,027.70 = 14,974.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,337.40x = 29,027.70 × 14,974.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,337.40x = 434,666,585.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,666,585.34/19,337.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,478.03

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