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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,664.60, 60,996.90 and 19,928.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,664.60, 60,996.90 and 19,928.60 is: 29,892.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,664.60 : 60,996.90 = 19,928.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,664.60/60,996.90 = 19,928.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,664.60x = 60,996.90 × 19,928.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,664.60x = 1,215,582,821.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,582,821.34/40,664.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,892.90

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