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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,037.62, 19,371.86 and 7,749.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,037.62, 19,371.86 and 7,749.95 is: 10,694.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,037.62 : 19,371.86 = 7,749.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,037.62/19,371.86 = 7,749.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,037.62x = 19,371.86 × 7,749.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,037.62x = 150,130,810.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,130,810.80/14,037.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,694.89

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