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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,922.31, 27,492.72 and 10,969.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,922.31, 27,492.72 and 10,969.83 is: 15,138.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,922.31 : 27,492.72 = 10,969.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,922.31/27,492.72 = 10,969.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,922.31x = 27,492.72 × 10,969.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,922.31x = 301,590,464.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,590,464.64/19,922.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,138.33

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