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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,919.67, 27,511.89 and 13,535.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,919.67, 27,511.89 and 13,535.60 is: 18,694.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,919.67 : 27,511.89 = 13,535.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,919.67/27,511.89 = 13,535.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,919.67x = 27,511.89 × 13,535.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,919.67x = 372,389,800.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,389,800.72/19,919.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,694.58

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