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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,235.96, 26,546.97 and 10,739.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,235.96, 26,546.97 and 10,739.76 is: 14,821.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,235.96 : 26,546.97 = 10,739.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,235.96/26,546.97 = 10,739.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,235.96x = 26,546.97 × 10,739.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,235.96x = 285,108,027.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,108,027.25/19,235.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,821.61

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