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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,473.91, 29,236.74 and 13,169.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,473.91, 29,236.74 and 13,169.96 is: 19,772.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,473.91 : 29,236.74 = 13,169.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,473.91/29,236.74 = 13,169.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,473.91x = 29,236.74 × 13,169.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,473.91x = 385,046,550.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,046,550.15/19,473.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,772.43

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