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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,404.80, 29,078.40 and 16,467.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,404.80, 29,078.40 and 16,467.20 is: 24,676.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,404.80 : 29,078.40 = 16,467.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,404.80/29,078.40 = 16,467.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,404.80x = 29,078.40 × 16,467.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,404.80x = 478,839,828.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,839,828.48/19,404.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,676.36

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