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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,996.55, 19,315.23 and 7,708.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,996.55, 19,315.23 and 7,708.92 is: 10,638.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,996.55 : 19,315.23 = 7,708.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,996.55/19,315.23 = 7,708.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,996.55x = 19,315.23 × 7,708.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,996.55x = 148,899,635.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,899,635.20/13,996.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,638.31

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