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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,673.80, 29,462.10 and 14,664.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,673.80, 29,462.10 and 14,664.16 is: 21,960.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,673.80 : 29,462.10 = 14,664.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,673.80/29,462.10 = 14,664.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,673.80x = 29,462.10 × 14,664.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,673.80x = 432,036,948.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,036,948.34/19,673.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,960.02

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