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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,650.79, 27,071.98 and 13,672.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,650.79, 27,071.98 and 13,672.18 is: 18,835.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,650.79 : 27,071.98 = 13,672.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,650.79/27,071.98 = 13,672.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,650.79x = 27,071.98 × 13,672.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,650.79x = 370,132,983.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,132,983.52/19,650.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,835.53

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