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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,646.91, 29,469.64 and 8,553.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,646.91, 29,469.64 and 8,553.62 is: 12,830.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,646.91 : 29,469.64 = 8,553.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,646.91/29,469.64 = 8,553.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,646.91x = 29,469.64 × 8,553.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,646.91x = 252,072,154.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,072,154.39/19,646.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,830.12

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