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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,920.16, 27,493.44 and 11,536.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,920.16, 27,493.44 and 11,536.64 is: 15,922.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,920.16 : 27,493.44 = 11,536.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,920.16/27,493.44 = 11,536.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,920.16x = 27,493.44 × 11,536.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,920.16x = 317,181,919.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,181,919.64/19,920.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,922.66

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