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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,599.22, 29,419.60 and 12,208.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,599.22, 29,419.60 and 12,208.92 is: 18,326.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,599.22 : 29,419.60 = 12,208.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,599.22/29,419.60 = 12,208.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,599.22x = 29,419.60 × 12,208.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,599.22x = 359,181,542.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,181,542.83/19,599.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,326.32

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