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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,954.98, 19,257.80 and 7,581.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,954.98, 19,257.80 and 7,581.52 is: 10,462.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,954.98 : 19,257.80 = 7,581.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,954.98/19,257.80 = 7,581.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,954.98x = 19,257.80 × 7,581.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,954.98x = 146,003,395.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,003,395.86/13,954.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,462.46

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