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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,994.78, 19,312.63 and 7,621.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,994.78, 19,312.63 and 7,621.29 is: 10,517.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,994.78 : 19,312.63 = 7,621.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,994.78/19,312.63 = 7,621.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,994.78x = 19,312.63 × 7,621.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,994.78x = 147,187,134.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,187,134.84/13,994.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,517.29

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