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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,950.80, 29,923.80 and 8,262.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,950.80, 29,923.80 and 8,262.80 is: 12,393.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,950.80 : 29,923.80 = 8,262.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,950.80/29,923.80 = 8,262.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,950.80x = 29,923.80 × 8,262.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,950.80x = 247,254,374.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,254,374.64/19,950.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,393.21

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