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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,869.64, 29,818.46 and 9,340.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,869.64, 29,818.46 and 9,340.14 is: 14,016.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,869.64 : 29,818.46 = 9,340.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,869.64/29,818.46 = 9,340.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,869.64x = 29,818.46 × 9,340.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,869.64x = 278,508,614.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,508,614.33/19,869.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,016.79

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