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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,949.62, 29,933.51 and 7,470.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,949.62, 29,933.51 and 7,470.61 is: 11,209.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,949.62 : 29,933.51 = 7,470.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,949.62/29,933.51 = 7,470.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,949.62x = 29,933.51 × 7,470.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,949.62x = 223,621,579.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,621,579.14/19,949.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,209.32

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