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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,461.31, 26,855.89 and 11,904.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,461.31, 26,855.89 and 11,904.82 is: 16,428.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,461.31 : 26,855.89 = 11,904.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,461.31/26,855.89 = 11,904.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,461.31x = 26,855.89 × 11,904.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,461.31x = 319,714,536.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,714,536.39/19,461.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,428.21

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