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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,927.04, 29,892.96 and 8,248.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,927.04, 29,892.96 and 8,248.52 is: 12,373.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,927.04 : 29,892.96 = 8,248.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,927.04/29,892.96 = 8,248.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,927.04x = 29,892.96 × 8,248.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,927.04x = 246,572,678.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,572,678.42/19,927.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,373.77

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