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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,474.62, 26,873.46 and 11,917.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,474.62, 26,873.46 and 11,917.82 is: 16,445.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,474.62 : 26,873.46 = 11,917.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,474.62/26,873.46 = 11,917.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,474.62x = 26,873.46 × 11,917.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,474.62x = 320,272,924.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,272,924.69/19,474.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,445.66

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