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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,948.14, 29,925.79 and 8,262.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,948.14, 29,925.79 and 8,262.26 is: 12,394.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,948.14 : 29,925.79 = 8,262.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,948.14/29,925.79 = 8,262.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,948.14x = 29,925.79 × 8,262.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,948.14x = 247,254,657.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,254,657.69/19,948.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,394.87

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