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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,706.68, 29,583.42 and 15,549.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,706.68, 29,583.42 and 15,549.67 is: 23,342.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,706.68 : 29,583.42 = 15,549.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,706.68/29,583.42 = 15,549.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,706.68x = 29,583.42 × 15,549.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,706.68x = 460,012,418.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,012,418.47/19,706.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,342.97

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