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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,480.68, 26,865.69 and 12,763.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,480.68, 26,865.69 and 12,763.86 is: 17,602.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,480.68 : 26,865.69 = 12,763.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,480.68/26,865.69 = 12,763.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,480.68x = 26,865.69 × 12,763.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,480.68x = 342,909,905.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,909,905.96/19,480.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,602.56

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