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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,998.48, 29,973.40 and 15,052.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,998.48, 29,973.40 and 15,052.20 is: 22,560.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,998.48 : 29,973.40 = 15,052.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,998.48/29,973.40 = 15,052.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,998.48x = 29,973.40 × 15,052.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,998.48x = 451,165,611.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,165,611.48/19,998.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,560.00

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