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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,762.97, 27,272.43 and 11,030.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,762.97, 27,272.43 and 11,030.76 is: 15,222.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,762.97 : 27,272.43 = 11,030.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,762.97/27,272.43 = 11,030.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,762.97x = 27,272.43 × 11,030.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,762.97x = 300,835,629.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,835,629.95/19,762.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,222.19

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