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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,363.58, 29,048.41 and 8,270.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,363.58, 29,048.41 and 8,270.33 is: 12,406.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,363.58 : 29,048.41 = 8,270.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,363.58/29,048.41 = 8,270.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,363.58x = 29,048.41 × 8,270.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,363.58x = 240,239,936.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,239,936.68/19,363.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,406.79

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