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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,695.52, 27,184.22 and 12,524.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,695.52, 27,184.22 and 12,524.05 is: 17,285.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,695.52 : 27,184.22 = 12,524.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,695.52/27,184.22 = 12,524.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,695.52x = 27,184.22 × 12,524.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,695.52x = 340,456,530.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,456,530.49/19,695.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,285.99

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