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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,364.55, 29,046.83 and 8,996.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,364.55, 29,046.83 and 8,996.55 is: 13,494.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,364.55 : 29,046.83 = 8,996.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,364.55/29,046.83 = 8,996.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,364.55x = 29,046.83 × 8,996.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,364.55x = 261,321,213.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,321,213.45/19,364.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,494.83

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