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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,950.83, 29,944.68 and 10,097.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,950.83, 29,944.68 and 10,097.03 is: 15,154.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,950.83 : 29,944.68 = 10,097.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,950.83/29,944.68 = 10,097.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,950.83x = 29,944.68 × 10,097.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,950.83x = 302,352,182.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,352,182.58/19,950.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,154.87

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