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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,709.97, 29,522.93 and 15,945.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,709.97, 29,522.93 and 15,945.60 is: 23,884.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,709.97 : 29,522.93 = 15,945.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,709.97/29,522.93 = 15,945.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,709.97x = 29,522.93 × 15,945.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,709.97x = 470,760,752.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,760,752.88/19,709.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,884.39

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