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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,710.81, 27,212.09 and 13,669.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,710.81, 27,212.09 and 13,669.83 is: 18,872.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,710.81 : 27,212.09 = 13,669.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,710.81/27,212.09 = 13,669.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,710.81x = 27,212.09 × 13,669.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,710.81x = 371,984,575.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,984,575.90/19,710.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,872.11

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