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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,748.72, 29,622.48 and 8,062.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,748.72, 29,622.48 and 8,062.04 is: 12,092.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,748.72 : 29,622.48 = 8,062.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,748.72/29,622.48 = 8,062.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,748.72x = 29,622.48 × 8,062.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,748.72x = 238,817,618.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,817,618.66/19,748.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,092.82

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