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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,955.94, 19,258.08 and 7,986.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,955.94, 19,258.08 and 7,986.24 is: 11,020.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,955.94 : 19,258.08 = 7,986.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,955.94/19,258.08 = 7,986.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,955.94x = 19,258.08 × 7,986.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,955.94x = 153,799,648.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,799,648.82/13,955.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,020.37

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