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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,955.65, 19,258.71 and 7,582.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,955.65, 19,258.71 and 7,582.19 is: 10,463.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,955.65 : 19,258.71 = 7,582.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,955.65/19,258.71 = 7,582.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,955.65x = 19,258.71 × 7,582.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,955.65x = 146,023,198.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,023,198.37/13,955.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,463.37

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