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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,752.41, 27,252.82 and 11,791.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,752.41, 27,252.82 and 11,791.73 is: 16,269.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,752.41 : 27,252.82 = 11,791.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,752.41/27,252.82 = 11,791.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,752.41x = 27,252.82 × 11,791.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,752.41x = 321,357,824.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,357,824.75/19,752.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,269.30

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