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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,994.04, 19,324.60 and 8,891.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,994.04, 19,324.60 and 8,891.20 is: 12,278.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,994.04 : 19,324.60 = 8,891.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,994.04/19,324.60 = 8,891.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,994.04x = 19,324.60 × 8,891.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,994.04x = 171,818,883.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,818,883.52/13,994.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,278.00

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