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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,979.91, 19,292.49 and 8,012.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,979.91, 19,292.49 and 8,012.10 is: 11,056.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,979.91 : 19,292.49 = 8,012.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,979.91/19,292.49 = 8,012.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,979.91x = 19,292.49 × 8,012.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,979.91x = 154,573,359.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,573,359.13/13,979.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,056.82

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