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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 69,244, 103,883.28 and 19,996

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 69,244, 103,883.28 and 19,996 is: 29,998.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    69,244 : 103,883.28 = 19,996 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    69,244/103,883.28 = 19,996/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    69,244x = 103,883.28 × 19,996
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    69,244x = 2,077,250,066.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,077,250,066.88/69,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,998.99

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