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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,900.80, 29,822.40 and 16,963.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,900.80, 29,822.40 and 16,963.20 is: 25,420.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,900.80 : 29,822.40 = 16,963.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,900.80/29,822.40 = 16,963.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,900.80x = 29,822.40 × 16,963.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,900.80x = 505,883,335.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,883,335.68/19,900.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,420.25

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