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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,764.72, 29,647.08 and 8,668.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,764.72, 29,647.08 and 8,668.80 is: 13,003.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,764.72 : 29,647.08 = 8,668.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,764.72/29,647.08 = 8,668.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,764.72x = 29,647.08 × 8,668.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,764.72x = 257,004,607.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,004,607.10/19,764.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,003.20

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