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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,465.82, 26,860.14 and 10,966.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,465.82, 26,860.14 and 10,966.52 is: 15,132.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,465.82 : 26,860.14 = 10,966.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,465.82/26,860.14 = 10,966.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,465.82x = 26,860.14 × 10,966.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,465.82x = 294,562,262.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,562,262.51/19,465.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,132.28

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