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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,994.80, 26,210.04 and 11,923.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,994.80, 26,210.04 and 11,923.50 is: 16,452.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,994.80 : 26,210.04 = 11,923.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,994.80/26,210.04 = 11,923.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,994.80x = 26,210.04 × 11,923.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,994.80x = 312,515,411.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,515,411.94/18,994.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,452.68

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