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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,668.72, 29,470.26 and 13,814.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,668.72, 29,470.26 and 13,814.85 is: 20,699.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,668.72 : 29,470.26 = 13,814.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,668.72/29,470.26 = 13,814.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,668.72x = 29,470.26 × 13,814.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,668.72x = 407,127,221.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,127,221.36/19,668.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,699.22

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