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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,867.42, 29,800.32 and 9,333.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,867.42, 29,800.32 and 9,333.64 is: 14,000.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,867.42 : 29,800.32 = 9,333.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,867.42/29,800.32 = 9,333.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,867.42x = 29,800.32 × 9,333.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,867.42x = 278,145,458.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,145,458.76/19,867.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,000.08

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