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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,510.80, 29,233.80 and 16,724.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,510.80, 29,233.80 and 16,724.40 is: 25,058.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,510.80 : 29,233.80 = 16,724.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,510.80/29,233.80 = 16,724.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,510.80x = 29,233.80 × 16,724.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,510.80x = 488,917,764.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,917,764.72/19,510.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,058.83

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