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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,389.60, 26,756.88 and 11,848.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,389.60, 26,756.88 and 11,848.50 is: 16,350.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,389.60 : 26,756.88 = 11,848.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,389.60/26,756.88 = 11,848.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,389.60x = 26,756.88 × 11,848.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,389.60x = 317,028,892.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,028,892.68/19,389.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,350.46

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