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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,991.82, 19,309.43 and 7,942.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,991.82, 19,309.43 and 7,942.49 is: 10,961.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,991.82 : 19,309.43 = 7,942.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,991.82/19,309.43 = 7,942.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,991.82x = 19,309.43 × 7,942.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,991.82x = 153,364,954.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,364,954.68/13,991.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,961.04

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