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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,663.76, 29,486.36 and 7,175.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,663.76, 29,486.36 and 7,175.12 is: 10,759.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,663.76 : 29,486.36 = 7,175.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,663.76/29,486.36 = 7,175.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,663.76x = 29,486.36 × 7,175.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,663.76x = 211,568,171.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,568,171.36/19,663.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,759.29

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