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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,913.54, 27,481.95 and 11,844.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,913.54, 27,481.95 and 11,844.99 is: 16,346.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,913.54 : 27,481.95 = 11,844.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,913.54/27,481.95 = 11,844.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,913.54x = 27,481.95 × 11,844.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,913.54x = 325,523,422.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,523,422.93/19,913.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,346.84

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