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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,571.56, 29,340.06 and 14,975.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,571.56, 29,340.06 and 14,975.08 is: 22,449.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,571.56 : 29,340.06 = 14,975.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,571.56/29,340.06 = 14,975.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,571.56x = 29,340.06 × 14,975.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,571.56x = 439,369,745.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,369,745.70/19,571.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,449.40

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