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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,913.54, 27,492.50 and 17,699.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,913.54, 27,492.50 and 17,699.41 is: 24,435.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,913.54 : 27,492.50 = 17,699.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,913.54/27,492.50 = 17,699.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,913.54x = 27,492.50 × 17,699.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,913.54x = 486,600,803.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,600,803.47/19,913.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,435.68

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