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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,910.80, 29,923.80 and 17,376.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,910.80, 29,923.80 and 17,376.40 is: 26,114.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,910.80 : 29,923.80 = 17,376.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,910.80/29,923.80 = 17,376.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,910.80x = 29,923.80 × 17,376.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,910.80x = 519,967,918.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,967,918.32/19,910.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,114.87

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