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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,423.04, 29,112.51 and 17,078.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,423.04, 29,112.51 and 17,078.51 is: 25,598.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,423.04 : 29,112.51 = 17,078.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,423.04/29,112.51 = 17,078.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,423.04x = 29,112.51 × 17,078.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,423.04x = 497,198,147.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,198,147.60/19,423.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,598.37

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