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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,932.76, 27,507.90 and 10,980.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,932.76, 27,507.90 and 10,980.64 is: 15,153.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,932.76 : 27,507.90 = 10,980.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,932.76/27,507.90 = 10,980.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,932.76x = 27,507.90 × 10,980.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,932.76x = 302,054,347.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,054,347.06/19,932.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,153.66

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