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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,152.58, 26,422.71 and 13,835.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,152.58, 26,422.71 and 13,835.74 is: 19,087.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,152.58 : 26,422.71 = 13,835.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,152.58/26,422.71 = 13,835.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,152.58x = 26,422.71 × 13,835.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,152.58x = 365,577,745.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,577,745.66/19,152.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,087.65

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