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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,707.88, 29,566.94 and 9,846.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,707.88, 29,566.94 and 9,846.76 is: 14,772.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,707.88 : 29,566.94 = 9,846.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,707.88/29,566.94 = 9,846.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,707.88x = 29,566.94 × 9,846.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,707.88x = 291,138,562.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,138,562.11/19,707.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,772.70

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