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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,814.48, 29,726.68 and 13,982.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,814.48, 29,726.68 and 13,982.48 is: 20,977.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,814.48 : 29,726.68 = 13,982.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,814.48/29,726.68 = 13,982.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,814.48x = 29,726.68 × 13,982.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,814.48x = 415,652,708.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,652,708.57/19,814.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,977.22

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