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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,110.62, 19,468.80 and 8,806.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,110.62, 19,468.80 and 8,806.29 is: 12,150.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,110.62 : 19,468.80 = 8,806.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,110.62/19,468.80 = 8,806.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,110.62x = 19,468.80 × 8,806.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,110.62x = 171,447,898.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,447,898.75/14,110.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,150.27

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