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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,672.13, 29,486.72 and 9,683.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,672.13, 29,486.72 and 9,683.75 is: 14,515.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,672.13 : 29,486.72 = 9,683.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,672.13/29,486.72 = 9,683.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,672.13x = 29,486.72 × 9,683.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,672.13x = 285,542,024.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,542,024.80/19,672.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,515.05

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