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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,479.08, 26,883.46 and 10,982.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,479.08, 26,883.46 and 10,982.82 is: 15,157.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,479.08 : 26,883.46 = 10,982.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,479.08/26,883.46 = 10,982.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,479.08x = 26,883.46 × 10,982.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,479.08x = 295,256,316.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,256,316.70/19,479.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,157.61

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