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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,932.42, 29,904.84 and 12,526.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,932.42, 29,904.84 and 12,526.62 is: 18,793.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,932.42 : 29,904.84 = 12,526.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,932.42/29,904.84 = 12,526.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,932.42x = 29,904.84 × 12,526.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,932.42x = 374,606,566.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,606,566.84/19,932.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,793.83

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