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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,669.77, 29,486.80 and 9,812.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,669.77, 29,486.80 and 9,812.07 is: 14,709.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,669.77 : 29,486.80 = 9,812.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,669.77/29,486.80 = 9,812.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,669.77x = 29,486.80 × 9,812.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,669.77x = 289,326,545.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,326,545.68/19,669.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,709.20

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