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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,784.64, 29,691.48 and 15,935.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,784.64, 29,691.48 and 15,935.52 is: 23,914.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,784.64 : 29,691.48 = 15,935.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,784.64/29,691.48 = 15,935.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,784.64x = 29,691.48 × 15,935.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,784.64x = 473,149,173.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,149,173.37/19,784.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,914.98

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