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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,746.54, 29,619.96 and 4,955.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,746.54, 29,619.96 and 4,955.53 is: 7,433.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,746.54 : 29,619.96 = 4,955.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,746.54/29,619.96 = 4,955.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,746.54x = 29,619.96 × 4,955.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,746.54x = 146,782,600.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,782,600.38/19,746.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,433.33

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