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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,994.80, 29,977.80 and 11,232.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,994.80, 29,977.80 and 11,232.40 is: 16,840.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,994.80 : 29,977.80 = 11,232.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,994.80/29,977.80 = 11,232.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,994.80x = 29,977.80 × 11,232.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,994.80x = 336,722,640.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,722,640.72/19,994.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,840.51

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