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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,939.80, 29,909.70 and 18,190.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,939.80, 29,909.70 and 18,190.20 is: 27,285.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,939.80 : 29,909.70 = 18,190.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,939.80/29,909.70 = 18,190.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,939.80x = 29,909.70 × 18,190.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,939.80x = 544,063,424.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,063,424.94/19,939.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,285.30

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