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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,349.79, 29,014.97 and 8,968.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,349.79, 29,014.97 and 8,968.83 is: 13,448.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,349.79 : 29,014.97 = 8,968.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,349.79/29,014.97 = 8,968.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,349.79x = 29,014.97 × 8,968.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,349.79x = 260,230,288.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,230,288.54/19,349.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,448.74

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