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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,096.62, 19,452.50 and 7,721.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,096.62, 19,452.50 and 7,721.94 is: 10,655.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,096.62 : 19,452.50 = 7,721.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,096.62/19,452.50 = 7,721.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,096.62x = 19,452.50 × 7,721.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,096.62x = 150,211,089.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,211,089.87/14,096.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,655.83

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