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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,940.52, 19,230.76 and 9,159.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,940.52, 19,230.76 and 9,159.84 is: 12,635.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,940.52 : 19,230.76 = 9,159.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,940.52/19,230.76 = 9,159.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,940.52x = 19,230.76 × 9,159.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,940.52x = 176,150,684.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,150,684.68/13,940.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,635.88

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