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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,721.76, 29,571.36 and 9,333.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,721.76, 29,571.36 and 9,333.52 is: 13,994.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,721.76 : 29,571.36 = 9,333.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,721.76/29,571.36 = 9,333.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,721.76x = 29,571.36 × 9,333.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,721.76x = 276,004,879.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,004,879.99/19,721.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,994.94

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