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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,954.74, 19,220.10 and 12,903.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,954.74, 19,220.10 and 12,903.72 is: 17,772.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,954.74 : 19,220.10 = 12,903.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,954.74/19,220.10 = 12,903.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,954.74x = 19,220.10 × 12,903.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,954.74x = 248,010,788.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,010,788.77/13,954.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,772.51

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