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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,536.22, 29,305.68 and 7,849.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,536.22, 29,305.68 and 7,849.45 is: 11,774.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,536.22 : 29,305.68 = 7,849.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,536.22/29,305.68 = 7,849.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,536.22x = 29,305.68 × 7,849.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,536.22x = 230,033,469.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,033,469.88/19,536.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,774.72

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