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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,111.73, 19,474.98 and 7,823.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,111.73, 19,474.98 and 7,823.97 is: 10,797.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,111.73 : 19,474.98 = 7,823.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,111.73/19,474.98 = 7,823.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,111.73x = 19,474.98 × 7,823.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,111.73x = 152,371,659.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,371,659.27/14,111.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,797.52

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