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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,929.72, 29,894.58 and 17,363.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,929.72, 29,894.58 and 17,363.64 is: 26,045.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,929.72 : 29,894.58 = 17,363.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,929.72/29,894.58 = 17,363.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,929.72x = 29,894.58 × 17,363.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,929.72x = 519,078,725.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,078,725.07/19,929.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,045.46

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