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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,480.40, 29,220.60 and 18,904.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,480.40, 29,220.60 and 18,904.40 is: 28,356.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,480.40 : 29,220.60 = 18,904.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,480.40/29,220.60 = 18,904.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,480.40x = 29,220.60 × 18,904.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,480.40x = 552,397,910.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,397,910.64/19,480.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,356.60

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