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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,676.64, 29,515.18 and 15,752.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,676.64, 29,515.18 and 15,752.85 is: 23,629.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,676.64 : 29,515.18 = 15,752.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,676.64/29,515.18 = 15,752.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,676.64x = 29,515.18 × 15,752.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,676.64x = 464,948,203.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,948,203.26/19,676.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,629.45

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