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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,949.44, 19,250.24 and 7,662.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,949.44, 19,250.24 and 7,662.22 is: 10,573.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,949.44 : 19,250.24 = 7,662.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,949.44/19,250.24 = 7,662.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,949.44x = 19,250.24 × 7,662.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,949.44x = 147,499,487.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,499,487.50/13,949.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,573.87

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