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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,465.76, 29,224.56 and 17,919.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,465.76, 29,224.56 and 17,919.20 is: 26,902.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,465.76 : 29,224.56 = 17,919.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,465.76/29,224.56 = 17,919.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,465.76x = 29,224.56 × 17,919.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,465.76x = 523,680,735.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,680,735.55/19,465.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,902.66

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