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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,046.63, 19,379.70 and 9,268.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,046.63, 19,379.70 and 9,268.95 is: 12,788.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,046.63 : 19,379.70 = 9,268.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,046.63/19,379.70 = 9,268.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,046.63x = 19,379.70 × 9,268.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,046.63x = 179,629,397.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,629,397.64/14,046.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,788.08

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