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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,664.40, 29,496.60 and 14,674.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,664.40, 29,496.60 and 14,674.80 is: 22,012.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,664.40 : 29,496.60 = 14,674.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,664.40/29,496.60 = 14,674.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,664.40x = 29,496.60 × 14,674.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,664.40x = 432,856,705.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,856,705.68/19,664.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,012.20

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