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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,008.92, 19,332.52 and 7,721.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,008.92, 19,332.52 and 7,721.29 is: 10,655.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,008.92 : 19,332.52 = 7,721.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,008.92/19,332.52 = 7,721.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,008.92x = 19,332.52 × 7,721.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,008.92x = 149,272,041.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,272,041.65/14,008.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,655.50

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