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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,672.53, 29,508.99 and 15,748.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,672.53, 29,508.99 and 15,748.72 is: 23,623.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,672.53 : 29,508.99 = 15,748.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,672.53/29,508.99 = 15,748.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,672.53x = 29,508.99 × 15,748.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,672.53x = 464,728,820.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,728,820.99/19,672.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,623.24

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