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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,954.93, 19,246.66 and 9,179.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,954.93, 19,246.66 and 9,179.78 is: 12,660.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,954.93 : 19,246.66 = 9,179.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,954.93/19,246.66 = 9,179.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,954.93x = 19,246.66 × 9,179.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,954.93x = 176,679,985.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,679,985.35/13,954.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,660.76

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