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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,855.28, 29,774.18 and 9,328.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,855.28, 29,774.18 and 9,328.29 is: 13,988.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,855.28 : 29,774.18 = 9,328.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,855.28/29,774.18 = 9,328.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,855.28x = 29,774.18 × 9,328.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,855.28x = 277,742,309.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,742,309.09/19,855.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,988.33

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