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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,956.99, 29,902.55 and 8,847.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,956.99, 29,902.55 and 8,847.03 is: 13,255.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,956.99 : 29,902.55 = 8,847.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,956.99/29,902.55 = 8,847.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,956.99x = 29,902.55 × 8,847.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,956.99x = 264,548,712.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,548,712.69/19,956.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,255.94

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