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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,354.70, 26,708.73 and 10,971.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,354.70, 26,708.73 and 10,971.02 is: 15,139.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,354.70 : 26,708.73 = 10,971.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,354.70/26,708.73 = 10,971.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,354.70x = 26,708.73 × 10,971.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,354.70x = 293,022,011.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,022,011.00/19,354.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,139.58

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