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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,348.05, 29,023.56 and 8,254.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,348.05, 29,023.56 and 8,254.83 is: 12,382.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,348.05 : 29,023.56 = 8,254.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,348.05/29,023.56 = 8,254.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,348.05x = 29,023.56 × 8,254.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,348.05x = 239,584,553.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,584,553.79/19,348.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,382.88

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