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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,637.92, 29,464.98 and 7,948.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,637.92, 29,464.98 and 7,948.12 is: 11,925.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,637.92 : 29,464.98 = 7,948.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,637.92/29,464.98 = 7,948.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,637.92x = 29,464.98 × 7,948.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,637.92x = 234,191,196.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,191,196.84/19,637.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,925.46

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