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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,952.52, 29,947.61 and 10,098.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,952.52, 29,947.61 and 10,098.87 is: 15,157.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,952.52 : 29,947.61 = 10,098.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,952.52/29,947.61 = 10,098.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,952.52x = 29,947.61 × 10,098.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,952.52x = 302,437,020.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,437,020.20/19,952.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,157.84

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