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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,549.98, 26,982.59 and 11,166.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,549.98, 26,982.59 and 11,166.48 is: 15,411.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,549.98 : 26,982.59 = 11,166.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,549.98/26,982.59 = 11,166.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,549.98x = 26,982.59 × 11,166.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,549.98x = 301,300,495.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,300,495.75/19,549.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,411.81

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