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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,969.02, 19,271.31 and 8,932.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,969.02, 19,271.31 and 8,932.14 is: 12,322.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,969.02 : 19,271.31 = 8,932.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,969.02/19,271.31 = 8,932.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,969.02x = 19,271.31 × 8,932.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,969.02x = 172,134,038.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,134,038.90/13,969.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,322.56

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