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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,558.62, 29,267.84 and 16,935.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,558.62, 29,267.84 and 16,935.18 is: 25,342.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,558.62 : 29,267.84 = 16,935.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,558.62/29,267.84 = 16,935.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,558.62x = 29,267.84 × 16,935.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,558.62x = 495,655,907.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,655,907.60/19,558.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,342.08

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