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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,670.19, 29,483.42 and 7,977.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,670.19, 29,483.42 and 7,977.03 is: 11,956.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,670.19 : 29,483.42 = 7,977.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,670.19/29,483.42 = 7,977.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,670.19x = 29,483.42 × 7,977.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,670.19x = 235,190,085.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,190,085.96/19,670.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,956.68

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