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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,668.06, 29,503.13 and 8,575.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,668.06, 29,503.13 and 8,575.52 is: 12,863.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,668.06 : 29,503.13 = 8,575.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,668.06/29,503.13 = 8,575.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,668.06x = 29,503.13 × 8,575.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,668.06x = 253,004,490.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,004,490.98/19,668.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,863.72

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