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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,510.75, 26,915.97 and 12,432.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,510.75, 26,915.97 and 12,432.76 is: 17,151.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,510.75 : 26,915.97 = 12,432.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,510.75/26,915.97 = 12,432.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,510.75x = 26,915.97 × 12,432.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,510.75x = 334,639,795.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,639,795.18/19,510.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,151.56

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