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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,923.84, 19,214.72 and 7,955.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,923.84, 19,214.72 and 7,955.46 is: 10,978.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,923.84 : 19,214.72 = 7,955.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,923.84/19,214.72 = 7,955.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,923.84x = 19,214.72 × 7,955.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,923.84x = 152,861,936.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,861,936.37/13,923.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,978.43

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