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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,389.53, 26,756.87 and 11,848.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,389.53, 26,756.87 and 11,848.48 is: 16,350.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,389.53 : 26,756.87 = 11,848.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,389.53/26,756.87 = 11,848.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,389.53x = 26,756.87 × 11,848.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,389.53x = 317,028,112.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,028,112.92/19,389.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,350.48

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