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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,954.92, 19,258.20 and 7,988.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,954.92, 19,258.20 and 7,988.50 is: 11,024.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,954.92 : 19,258.20 = 7,988.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,954.92/19,258.20 = 7,988.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,954.92x = 19,258.20 × 7,988.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,954.92x = 153,844,130.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,844,130.70/13,954.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,024.36

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