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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,653.54, 29,471.49 and 8,554.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,653.54, 29,471.49 and 8,554.74 is: 12,828.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,653.54 : 29,471.49 = 8,554.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,653.54/29,471.49 = 8,554.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,653.54x = 29,471.49 × 8,554.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,653.54x = 252,120,934.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,120,934.36/19,653.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,828.27

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