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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,802.63, 41,145.66 and 19,739.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,802.63, 41,145.66 and 19,739.70 is: 27,252.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,802.63 : 41,145.66 = 19,739.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,802.63/41,145.66 = 19,739.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,802.63x = 41,145.66 × 19,739.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,802.63x = 812,202,984.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,202,984.70/29,802.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,252.73

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