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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,873.85, 27,425.88 and 10,921.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,873.85, 27,425.88 and 10,921.91 is: 15,072.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,873.85 : 27,425.88 = 10,921.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,873.85/27,425.88 = 10,921.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,873.85x = 27,425.88 × 10,921.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,873.85x = 299,543,061.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,543,061.60/19,873.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,072.22

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