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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,780.91, 29,671.48 and 8,094.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,780.91, 29,671.48 and 8,094.12 is: 12,141.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,780.91 : 29,671.48 = 8,094.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,780.91/29,671.48 = 8,094.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,780.91x = 29,671.48 × 8,094.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,780.91x = 240,164,519.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,164,519.70/19,780.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,141.23

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