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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,549.63, 29,268.51 and 12,962.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,549.63, 29,268.51 and 12,962.71 is: 19,406.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,549.63 : 29,268.51 = 12,962.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,549.63/29,268.51 = 12,962.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,549.63x = 29,268.51 × 12,962.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,549.63x = 379,399,207.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,399,207.26/19,549.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,406.98

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