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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,932.99, 29,917.98 and 10,079.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,932.99, 29,917.98 and 10,079.25 is: 15,128.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,932.99 : 29,917.98 = 10,079.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,932.99/29,917.98 = 10,079.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,932.99x = 29,917.98 × 10,079.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,932.99x = 301,550,799.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,550,799.92/19,932.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,128.23

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