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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,443.78, 26,844.62 and 15,426.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,443.78, 26,844.62 and 15,426.99 is: 21,298.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,443.78 : 26,844.62 = 15,426.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,443.78/26,844.62 = 15,426.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,443.78x = 26,844.62 × 15,426.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,443.78x = 414,131,607.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,131,607.16/19,443.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,298.92

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