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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,707.68, 29,584.92 and 15,550.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,707.68, 29,584.92 and 15,550.67 is: 23,344.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,707.68 : 29,584.92 = 15,550.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,707.68/29,584.92 = 15,550.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,707.68x = 29,584.92 × 15,550.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,707.68x = 460,065,327.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,065,327.90/19,707.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,344.47

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