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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,954.80, 29,932.20 and 18,982.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,954.80, 29,932.20 and 18,982.80 is: 28,474.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,954.80 : 29,932.20 = 18,982.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,954.80/29,932.20 = 18,982.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,954.80x = 29,932.20 × 18,982.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,954.80x = 568,196,966.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,196,966.16/19,954.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,474.20

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