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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,960.02, 29,945.70 and 10,097.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,960.02, 29,945.70 and 10,097.46 is: 15,149.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,960.02 : 29,945.70 = 10,097.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,960.02/29,945.70 = 10,097.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,960.02x = 29,945.70 × 10,097.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,960.02x = 302,375,507.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,375,507.92/19,960.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,149.06

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