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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,709.96, 27,194.65 and 11,746.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,709.96, 27,194.65 and 11,746.55 is: 16,207.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,709.96 : 27,194.65 = 11,746.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,709.96/27,194.65 = 11,746.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,709.96x = 27,194.65 × 11,746.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,709.96x = 319,443,354.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,443,354.58/19,709.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,207.21

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