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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,980.98, 29,971.42 and 18,763.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,980.98, 29,971.42 and 18,763.04 is: 28,144.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,980.98 : 29,971.42 = 18,763.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,980.98/29,971.42 = 18,763.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,980.98x = 29,971.42 × 18,763.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,980.98x = 562,354,980.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,354,980.34/19,980.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,144.52

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