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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,698.04, 29,477.70 and 12,305.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,698.04, 29,477.70 and 12,305.98 is: 18,415.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,698.04 : 29,477.70 = 12,305.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,698.04/29,477.70 = 12,305.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,698.04x = 29,477.70 × 12,305.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,698.04x = 362,751,986.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,751,986.65/19,698.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,415.64

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