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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,238.98, 26,549.87 and 10,740.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,238.98, 26,549.87 and 10,740.95 is: 14,822.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,238.98 : 26,549.87 = 10,740.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,238.98/26,549.87 = 10,740.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,238.98x = 26,549.87 × 10,740.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,238.98x = 285,170,826.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,170,826.18/19,238.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,822.55

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