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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,048.76, 26,285.03 and 10,982.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,048.76, 26,285.03 and 10,982.32 is: 15,154.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,048.76 : 26,285.03 = 10,982.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,048.76/26,285.03 = 10,982.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,048.76x = 26,285.03 × 10,982.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,048.76x = 288,670,490.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,670,490.05/19,048.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,154.30

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