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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,651.76, 29,477.97 and 10,942.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,651.76, 29,477.97 and 10,942.04 is: 16,413.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,651.76 : 29,477.97 = 10,942.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,651.76/29,477.97 = 10,942.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,651.76x = 29,477.97 × 10,942.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,651.76x = 322,549,126.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,549,126.86/19,651.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,413.24

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