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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,604.05, 29,443.89 and 16,799.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,604.05, 29,443.89 and 16,799.24 is: 25,231.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,604.05 : 29,443.89 = 16,799.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,604.05/29,443.89 = 16,799.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,604.05x = 29,443.89 × 16,799.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,604.05x = 494,634,974.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,634,974.64/19,604.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,231.26

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