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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,446.53, 26,838.59 and 12,733.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,446.53, 26,838.59 and 12,733.81 is: 17,574.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,446.53 : 26,838.59 = 12,733.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,446.53/26,838.59 = 12,733.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,446.53x = 26,838.59 × 12,733.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,446.53x = 341,757,446.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,757,446.59/19,446.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,574.21

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