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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,983.62, 19,297.40 and 7,696

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,983.62, 19,297.40 and 7,696 is: 10,620.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,983.62 : 19,297.40 = 7,696 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,983.62/19,297.40 = 7,696/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,983.62x = 19,297.40 × 7,696
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,983.62x = 148,512,790.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,512,790.40/13,983.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,620.48

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