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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,159.63, 26,437.97 and 10,659.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,159.63, 26,437.97 and 10,659.74 is: 14,709.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,159.63 : 26,437.97 = 10,659.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,159.63/26,437.97 = 10,659.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,159.63x = 26,437.97 × 10,659.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,159.63x = 281,821,899.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,821,899.12/19,159.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,709.15

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