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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,955.60, 29,934.02 and 7,473.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,955.60, 29,934.02 and 7,473.24 is: 11,210.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,955.60 : 29,934.02 = 7,473.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,955.60/29,934.02 = 7,473.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,955.60x = 29,934.02 × 7,473.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,955.60x = 223,704,078.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,704,078.26/19,955.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,210.09

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