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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,590.80, 29,393.40 and 7,905.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,590.80, 29,393.40 and 7,905.20 is: 11,860.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,590.80 : 29,393.40 = 7,905.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,590.80/29,393.40 = 7,905.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,590.80x = 29,393.40 × 7,905.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,590.80x = 232,360,705.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,360,705.68/19,590.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,860.71

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