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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,072.82, 19,409.66 and 9,822.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,072.82, 19,409.66 and 9,822.52 is: 13,547.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,072.82 : 19,409.66 = 9,822.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,072.82/19,409.66 = 9,822.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,072.82x = 19,409.66 × 9,822.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,072.82x = 190,651,773.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,651,773.54/14,072.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,547.52

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