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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,926.62, 29,893.87 and 5,695.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,926.62, 29,893.87 and 5,695.23 is: 8,543.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,926.62 : 29,893.87 = 5,695.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,926.62/29,893.87 = 5,695.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,926.62x = 29,893.87 × 5,695.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,926.62x = 170,252,330.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,252,330.01/19,926.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,543.96

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