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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,955.30, 19,258.35 and 7,581.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,955.30, 19,258.35 and 7,581.84 is: 10,462.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,955.30 : 19,258.35 = 7,581.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,955.30/19,258.35 = 7,581.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,955.30x = 19,258.35 × 7,581.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,955.30x = 146,013,728.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,013,728.36/13,955.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,462.96

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