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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,903.80, 29,855.70 and 12,905.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,903.80, 29,855.70 and 12,905.40 is: 19,358.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,903.80 : 29,855.70 = 12,905.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,903.80/29,855.70 = 12,905.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,903.80x = 29,855.70 × 12,905.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,903.80x = 385,299,750.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,299,750.78/19,903.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,358.10

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