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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,554.96, 29,332.13 and 7,867.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,554.96, 29,332.13 and 7,867.88 is: 11,801.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,554.96 : 29,332.13 = 7,867.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,554.96/29,332.13 = 7,867.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,554.96x = 29,332.13 × 7,867.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,554.96x = 230,781,551.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,781,551.99/19,554.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,801.69

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