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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,849.44, 29,785.83 and 8,008.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,849.44, 29,785.83 and 8,008.86 is: 12,018.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,849.44 : 29,785.83 = 8,008.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,849.44/29,785.83 = 8,008.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,849.44x = 29,785.83 × 8,008.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,849.44x = 238,550,542.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,550,542.45/19,849.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,018.00

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