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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,672.76, 27,147.56 and 11,174.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,672.76, 27,147.56 and 11,174.86 is: 15,420.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,672.76 : 27,147.56 = 11,174.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,672.76/27,147.56 = 11,174.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,672.76x = 27,147.56 × 11,174.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,672.76x = 303,370,160.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,370,160.40/19,672.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,420.82

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