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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,052.73, 19,396.80 and 9,276.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,052.73, 19,396.80 and 9,276.16 is: 12,803.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,052.73 : 19,396.80 = 9,276.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,052.73/19,396.80 = 9,276.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,052.73x = 19,396.80 × 9,276.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,052.73x = 179,927,723.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,927,723.30/14,052.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,803.76

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