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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,960.85, 29,956.65 and 14,907.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,960.85, 29,956.65 and 14,907.67 is: 22,372.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,960.85 : 29,956.65 = 14,907.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,960.85/29,956.65 = 14,907.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,960.85x = 29,956.65 × 14,907.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,960.85x = 446,583,852.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,583,852.51/19,960.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,372.99

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