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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,537.34, 29,316.54 and 12,966.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,537.34, 29,316.54 and 12,966.62 is: 19,456.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,537.34 : 29,316.54 = 12,966.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,537.34/29,316.54 = 12,966.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,537.34x = 29,316.54 × 12,966.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,537.34x = 380,136,433.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,136,433.89/19,537.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,456.92

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