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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,897.93, 41,248.36 and 19,831.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,897.93, 41,248.36 and 19,831.25 is: 27,359.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,897.93 : 41,248.36 = 19,831.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,897.93/41,248.36 = 19,831.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,897.93x = 41,248.36 × 19,831.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,897.93x = 818,006,539.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,006,539.25/29,897.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,359.97

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