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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,550.61, 26,979.93 and 10,598.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,550.61, 26,979.93 and 10,598.10 is: 14,625.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,550.61 : 26,979.93 = 10,598.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,550.61/26,979.93 = 10,598.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,550.61x = 26,979.93 × 10,598.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,550.61x = 285,935,996.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,935,996.13/19,550.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,625.43

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