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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,697.04, 29,476.20 and 12,304.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,697.04, 29,476.20 and 12,304.98 is: 18,414.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,697.04 : 29,476.20 = 12,304.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,697.04/29,476.20 = 12,304.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,697.04x = 29,476.20 × 12,304.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,697.04x = 362,704,051.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,704,051.48/19,697.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,414.14

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