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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,761.05, 29,630.63 and 8,082.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,761.05, 29,630.63 and 8,082.47 is: 12,119.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,761.05 : 29,630.63 = 8,082.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,761.05/29,630.63 = 8,082.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,761.05x = 29,630.63 × 8,082.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,761.05x = 239,488,489.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,488,489.49/19,761.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,119.22

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