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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,123.52, 19,499.04 and 10,973.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,123.52, 19,499.04 and 10,973.76 is: 15,150.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,123.52 : 19,499.04 = 10,973.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,123.52/19,499.04 = 10,973.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,123.52x = 19,499.04 × 10,973.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,123.52x = 213,977,785.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,977,785.19/14,123.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,150.46

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