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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,358.92, 29,049.31 and 8,264.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,358.92, 29,049.31 and 8,264.57 is: 12,401.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,358.92 : 29,049.31 = 8,264.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,358.92/29,049.31 = 8,264.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,358.92x = 29,049.31 × 8,264.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,358.92x = 240,080,055.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,080,055.95/19,358.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,401.52

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