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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,545.52, 26,973.12 and 11,162.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,545.52, 26,973.12 and 11,162.02 is: 15,403.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,545.52 : 26,973.12 = 11,162.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,545.52/26,973.12 = 11,162.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,545.52x = 26,973.12 × 11,162.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,545.52x = 301,074,504.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,074,504.90/19,545.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,403.76

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