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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,451.96, 26,845.72 and 11,903.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,451.96, 26,845.72 and 11,903.32 is: 16,427.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,451.96 : 26,845.72 = 11,903.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,451.96/26,845.72 = 11,903.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,451.96x = 26,845.72 × 11,903.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,451.96x = 319,553,195.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,553,195.79/19,451.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,427.81

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