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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,857.76, 27,403.72 and 10,905.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,857.76, 27,403.72 and 10,905.23 is: 15,049.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,857.76 : 27,403.72 = 10,905.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,857.76/27,403.72 = 10,905.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,857.76x = 27,403.72 × 10,905.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,857.76x = 298,843,910.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,843,910.70/19,857.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,049.23

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