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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,464.53, 26,863.65 and 10,968.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,464.53, 26,863.65 and 10,968.30 is: 15,137.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,464.53 : 26,863.65 = 10,968.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,464.53/26,863.65 = 10,968.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,464.53x = 26,863.65 × 10,968.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,464.53x = 294,648,572.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,648,572.30/19,464.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,137.72

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