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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,912.52, 29,887.25 and 10,058.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,912.52, 29,887.25 and 10,058.72 is: 15,097.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,912.52 : 29,887.25 = 10,058.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,912.52/29,887.25 = 10,058.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,912.52x = 29,887.25 × 10,058.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,912.52x = 300,627,279.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,627,279.59/19,912.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,097.40

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