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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,480.71, 29,213.77 and 15,369.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,480.71, 29,213.77 and 15,369.15 is: 23,047.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,480.71 : 29,213.77 = 15,369.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,480.71/29,213.77 = 15,369.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,480.71x = 29,213.77 × 15,369.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,480.71x = 448,990,740.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,990,740.16/19,480.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,047.97

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