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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,960.80, 19,265.67 and 7,673.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,960.80, 19,265.67 and 7,673.13 is: 10,588.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,960.80 : 19,265.67 = 7,673.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,960.80/19,265.67 = 7,673.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,960.80x = 19,265.67 × 7,673.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,960.80x = 147,827,990.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,827,990.45/13,960.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,588.79

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