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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,994.80, 29,992.20 and 18,919.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,994.80, 29,992.20 and 18,919.60 is: 28,379.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,994.80 : 29,992.20 = 18,919.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,994.80/29,992.20 = 18,919.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,994.80x = 29,992.20 × 18,919.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,994.80x = 567,440,427.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,440,427.12/19,994.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,379.40

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