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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,671.74, 29,486.59 and 11,220.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,671.74, 29,486.59 and 11,220.05 is: 16,818.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,671.74 : 29,486.59 = 11,220.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,671.74/29,486.59 = 11,220.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,671.74x = 29,486.59 × 11,220.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,671.74x = 330,840,866.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,840,866.70/19,671.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,818.08

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