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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,655.68, 29,497.77 and 14,738.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,655.68, 29,497.77 and 14,738.56 is: 22,118.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,655.68 : 29,497.77 = 14,738.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,655.68/29,497.77 = 14,738.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,655.68x = 29,497.77 × 14,738.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,655.68x = 434,754,653.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,754,653.01/19,655.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,118.53

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