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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,387.42, 26,764.79 and 13,047.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,387.42, 26,764.79 and 13,047.35 is: 18,012.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,387.42 : 26,764.79 = 13,047.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,387.42/26,764.79 = 13,047.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,387.42x = 26,764.79 × 13,047.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,387.42x = 349,209,383.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,209,383.75/19,387.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,012.17

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