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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,460.44, 26,850.46 and 11,904.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,460.44, 26,850.46 and 11,904.01 is: 16,424.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,460.44 : 26,850.46 = 11,904.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,460.44/26,850.46 = 11,904.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,460.44x = 26,850.46 × 11,904.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,460.44x = 319,627,950.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,627,950.57/19,460.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,424.50

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