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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,851.65, 27,395.33 and 10,899.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,851.65, 27,395.33 and 10,899.73 is: 15,041.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,851.65 : 27,395.33 = 10,899.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,851.65/27,395.33 = 10,899.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,851.65x = 27,395.33 × 10,899.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,851.65x = 298,601,872.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,601,872.12/19,851.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,041.66

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