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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,962.95, 29,882.13 and 14,703.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,962.95, 29,882.13 and 14,703.90 is: 22,009.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,962.95 : 29,882.13 = 14,703.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,962.95/29,882.13 = 14,703.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,962.95x = 29,882.13 × 14,703.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,962.95x = 439,383,851.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,383,851.31/19,962.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,009.97

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