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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,906.64, 41,288.34 and 19,848.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,906.64, 41,288.34 and 19,848.72 is: 27,402.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,906.64 : 41,288.34 = 19,848.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,906.64/41,288.34 = 19,848.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,906.64x = 41,288.34 × 19,848.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,906.64x = 819,520,699.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,520,699.92/29,906.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,402.63

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