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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,821.54, 19,075.99 and 8,157.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,821.54, 19,075.99 and 8,157.66 is: 11,258.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,821.54 : 19,075.99 = 8,157.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,821.54/19,075.99 = 8,157.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,821.54x = 19,075.99 × 8,157.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,821.54x = 155,615,505.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,615,505.67/13,821.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,258.92

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