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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,747.59, 27,251.86 and 11,249.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,747.59, 27,251.86 and 11,249.59 is: 15,524.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,747.59 : 27,251.86 = 11,249.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,747.59/27,251.86 = 11,249.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,747.59x = 27,251.86 × 11,249.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,747.59x = 306,572,155.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,572,155.48/19,747.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,524.53

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