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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,495.47, 29,218.97 and 8,954.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,495.47, 29,218.97 and 8,954.31 is: 13,420.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,495.47 : 29,218.97 = 8,954.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,495.47/29,218.97 = 8,954.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,495.47x = 29,218.97 × 8,954.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,495.47x = 261,635,737.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,635,737.65/19,495.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,420.33

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