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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,956.36, 29,946.17 and 11,079.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,956.36, 29,946.17 and 11,079.12 is: 16,625.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,956.36 : 29,946.17 = 11,079.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,956.36/29,946.17 = 11,079.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,956.36x = 29,946.17 × 11,079.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,956.36x = 331,777,155.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,777,155.57/19,956.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,625.13

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