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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,121.78, 19,487.39 and 7,748.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,121.78, 19,487.39 and 7,748.22 is: 10,692.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,121.78 : 19,487.39 = 7,748.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,121.78/19,487.39 = 7,748.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,121.78x = 19,487.39 × 7,748.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,121.78x = 150,992,684.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,992,684.66/14,121.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,692.19

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