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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,332.50, 26,691.72 and 14,848.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,332.50, 26,691.72 and 14,848.24 is: 20,500.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,332.50 : 26,691.72 = 14,848.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,332.50/26,691.72 = 14,848.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,332.50x = 26,691.72 × 14,848.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,332.50x = 396,325,064.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,325,064.57/19,332.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,500.46

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