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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,939.70, 29,909.55 and 15,533.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,939.70, 29,909.55 and 15,533.30 is: 23,299.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,939.70 : 29,909.55 = 15,533.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,939.70/29,909.55 = 15,533.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,939.70x = 29,909.55 × 15,533.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,939.70x = 464,594,013.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,594,013.02/19,939.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,299.95

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