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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,991.52, 19,302.36 and 8,954.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,991.52, 19,302.36 and 8,954.64 is: 12,353.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,991.52 : 19,302.36 = 8,954.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,991.52/19,302.36 = 8,954.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,991.52x = 19,302.36 × 8,954.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,991.52x = 172,845,684.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,845,684.95/13,991.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,353.60

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