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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,987.61, 27,582.94 and 11,035.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,987.61, 27,582.94 and 11,035.13 is: 15,228.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,987.61 : 27,582.94 = 11,035.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,987.61/27,582.94 = 11,035.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,987.61x = 27,582.94 × 11,035.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,987.61x = 304,381,235.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,381,235.59/19,987.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,228.50

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