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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,218.78, 26,521.92 and 10,835.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,218.78, 26,521.92 and 10,835.28 is: 14,952.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,218.78 : 26,521.92 = 10,835.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,218.78/26,521.92 = 10,835.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,218.78x = 26,521.92 × 10,835.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,218.78x = 287,372,429.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,372,429.34/19,218.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,952.69

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