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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,443.61, 29,168.25 and 9,583.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,443.61, 29,168.25 and 9,583.48 is: 14,376.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,443.61 : 29,168.25 = 9,583.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,443.61/29,168.25 = 9,583.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,443.61x = 29,168.25 × 9,583.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,443.61x = 279,533,146.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,533,146.75/19,443.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,376.61

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