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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,913.57, 29,888.81 and 10,059.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,913.57, 29,888.81 and 10,059.77 is: 15,098.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,913.57 : 29,888.81 = 10,059.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,913.57/29,888.81 = 10,059.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,913.57x = 29,888.81 × 10,059.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,913.57x = 300,674,354.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,674,354.43/19,913.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,098.97

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