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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,871.76, 27,422.96 and 10,919.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,871.76, 27,422.96 and 10,919.64 is: 15,069.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,871.76 : 27,422.96 = 10,919.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,871.76/27,422.96 = 10,919.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,871.76x = 27,422.96 × 10,919.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,871.76x = 299,448,796.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,448,796.34/19,871.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,069.06

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