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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,660.52, 40,913.73 and 19,588.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,660.52, 40,913.73 and 19,588.98 is: 27,021.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,660.52 : 40,913.73 = 19,588.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,660.52/40,913.73 = 19,588.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,660.52x = 40,913.73 × 19,588.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,660.52x = 801,458,238.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,458,238.70/29,660.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,021.04

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