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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,667.80, 29,501.70 and 17,723.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,667.80, 29,501.70 and 17,723.80 is: 26,585.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,667.80 : 29,501.70 = 17,723.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,667.80/29,501.70 = 17,723.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,667.80x = 29,501.70 × 17,723.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,667.80x = 522,882,230.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,882,230.46/19,667.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,585.70

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