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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,950.42, 19,250.59 and 7,898.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,950.42, 19,250.59 and 7,898.93 is: 10,899.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,950.42 : 19,250.59 = 7,898.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,950.42/19,250.59 = 7,898.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,950.42x = 19,250.59 × 7,898.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,950.42x = 152,058,974.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,058,974.17/13,950.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,899.95

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