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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,977.62, 29,984.84 and 10,123.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,977.62, 29,984.84 and 10,123.88 is: 15,195.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,977.62 : 29,984.84 = 10,123.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,977.62/29,984.84 = 10,123.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,977.62x = 29,984.84 × 10,123.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,977.62x = 303,562,921.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,562,921.98/19,977.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,195.15

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