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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,849.84, 103,278.60 and 19,598

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,849.84, 103,278.60 and 19,598 is: 29,398.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,849.84 : 103,278.60 = 19,598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,849.84/103,278.60 = 19,598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,849.84x = 103,278.60 × 19,598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,849.84x = 2,024,054,002.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,024,054,002.80/68,849.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,398.09

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