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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,841.16, 29,751.21 and 8,734.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,841.16, 29,751.21 and 8,734.98 is: 13,097.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,841.16 : 29,751.21 = 8,734.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,841.16/29,751.21 = 8,734.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,841.16x = 29,751.21 × 8,734.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,841.16x = 259,876,224.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,876,224.33/19,841.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,097.83

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