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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,761.98, 29,639.93 and 7,280.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,761.98, 29,639.93 and 7,280.28 is: 10,919.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,761.98 : 29,639.93 = 7,280.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,761.98/29,639.93 = 7,280.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,761.98x = 29,639.93 × 7,280.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,761.98x = 215,786,953.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,786,953.18/19,761.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,919.30

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