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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,952.75, 19,259.84 and 9,238.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,952.75, 19,259.84 and 9,238.55 is: 12,752.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,952.75 : 19,259.84 = 9,238.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,952.75/19,259.84 = 9,238.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,952.75x = 19,259.84 × 9,238.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,952.75x = 177,932,921.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,932,921.63/13,952.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,752.54

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