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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,955.54, 29,924.64 and 10,593.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,955.54, 29,924.64 and 10,593.51 is: 15,885.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,955.54 : 29,924.64 = 10,593.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,955.54/29,924.64 = 10,593.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,955.54x = 29,924.64 × 10,593.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,955.54x = 317,006,900.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,006,900.59/19,955.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,885.66

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