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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,901.99, 27,464.87 and 10,949.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,901.99, 27,464.87 and 10,949.26 is: 15,110.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,901.99 : 27,464.87 = 10,949.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,901.99/27,464.87 = 10,949.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,901.99x = 27,464.87 × 10,949.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,901.99x = 300,720,012.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,720,012.70/19,901.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,110.05

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