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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,675.53, 29,498.72 and 11,882.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,675.53, 29,498.72 and 11,882.52 is: 17,814.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,675.53 : 29,498.72 = 11,882.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,675.53/29,498.72 = 11,882.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,675.53x = 29,498.72 × 11,882.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,675.53x = 350,519,070.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,519,070.96/19,675.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,814.97

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