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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,916.68, 29,847.14 and 14,980.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,916.68, 29,847.14 and 14,980.54 is: 22,449.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,916.68 : 29,847.14 = 14,980.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,916.68/29,847.14 = 14,980.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,916.68x = 29,847.14 × 14,980.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,916.68x = 447,126,274.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,126,274.66/19,916.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,449.84

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