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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,950.75, 29,926.17 and 8,264.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,950.75, 29,926.17 and 8,264.25 is: 12,396.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,950.75 : 29,926.17 = 8,264.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,950.75/29,926.17 = 8,264.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,950.75x = 29,926.17 × 8,264.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,950.75x = 247,317,350.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,317,350.42/19,950.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,396.39

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