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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,941.60, 29,854.80 and 12,165.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,941.60, 29,854.80 and 12,165.60 is: 18,213.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,941.60 : 29,854.80 = 12,165.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,941.60/29,854.80 = 12,165.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,941.60x = 29,854.80 × 12,165.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,941.60x = 363,201,554.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,201,554.88/19,941.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,213.26

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