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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,502.59, 29,196.47 and 12,083.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,502.59, 29,196.47 and 12,083.20 is: 18,089.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,502.59 : 29,196.47 = 12,083.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,502.59/29,196.47 = 12,083.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,502.59x = 29,196.47 × 12,083.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,502.59x = 352,786,786.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,786,786.30/19,502.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,089.23

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