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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,994.91, 30,001.64 and 8,748.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,994.91, 30,001.64 and 8,748.77 is: 13,127.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,994.91 : 30,001.64 = 8,748.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,994.91/30,001.64 = 8,748.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,994.91x = 30,001.64 × 8,748.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,994.91x = 262,477,391.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,477,391.78/19,994.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,127.21

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