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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,958.88, 29,921.52 and 13,365.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,958.88, 29,921.52 and 13,365.12 is: 20,036.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,958.88 : 29,921.52 = 13,365.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,958.88/29,921.52 = 13,365.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,958.88x = 29,921.52 × 13,365.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,958.88x = 399,904,705.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,904,705.38/19,958.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,036.43

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