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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,932.39, 29,908.89 and 8,846.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,932.39, 29,908.89 and 8,846.73 is: 13,274.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,932.39 : 29,908.89 = 8,846.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,932.39/29,908.89 = 8,846.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,932.39x = 29,908.89 × 8,846.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,932.39x = 264,595,874.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,595,874.43/19,932.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,274.67

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