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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,346.73, 29,005.47 and 9,982.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,346.73, 29,005.47 and 9,982.68 is: 14,966.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,346.73 : 29,005.47 = 9,982.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,346.73/29,005.47 = 9,982.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,346.73x = 29,005.47 × 9,982.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,346.73x = 289,552,325.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,552,325.26/19,346.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,966.47

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