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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,906.74, 29,865.57 and 15,760.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,906.74, 29,865.57 and 15,760.55 is: 23,645.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,906.74 : 29,865.57 = 15,760.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,906.74/29,865.57 = 15,760.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,906.74x = 29,865.57 × 15,760.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,906.74x = 470,697,809.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,697,809.26/19,906.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,645.15

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