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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,676.99, 29,520.97 and 8,584.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,676.99, 29,520.97 and 8,584.67 is: 12,879.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,676.99 : 29,520.97 = 8,584.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,676.99/29,520.97 = 8,584.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,676.99x = 29,520.97 × 8,584.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,676.99x = 253,427,616.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,427,616.46/19,676.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,879.39

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