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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,637.75, 29,462.43 and 11,323.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,637.75, 29,462.43 and 11,323.73 is: 16,988.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,637.75 : 29,462.43 = 11,323.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,637.75/29,462.43 = 11,323.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,637.75x = 29,462.43 × 11,323.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,637.75x = 333,624,602.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,624,602.46/19,637.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,988.94

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