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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,826.76, 41,162.94 and 19,737.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,826.76, 41,162.94 and 19,737.79 is: 27,239.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,826.76 : 41,162.94 = 19,737.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,826.76/41,162.94 = 19,737.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,826.76x = 41,162.94 × 19,737.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,826.76x = 812,465,465.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,465,465.50/29,826.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,239.48

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