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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,586.71, 27,029.97 and 11,088.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,586.71, 27,029.97 and 11,088.61 is: 15,302.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,586.71 : 27,029.97 = 11,088.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,586.71/27,029.97 = 11,088.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,586.71x = 27,029.97 × 11,088.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,586.71x = 299,724,660.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,724,660.49/19,586.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,302.45

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