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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,799.58, 29,617.29 and 15,083.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,799.58, 29,617.29 and 15,083.91 is: 22,563.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,799.58 : 29,617.29 = 15,083.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,799.58/29,617.29 = 15,083.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,799.58x = 29,617.29 × 15,083.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,799.58x = 446,744,536.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,744,536.80/19,799.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,563.33

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