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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,129.61, 19,499.22 and 7,996.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,129.61, 19,499.22 and 7,996.83 is: 11,035.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,129.61 : 19,499.22 = 7,996.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,129.61/19,499.22 = 7,996.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,129.61x = 19,499.22 × 7,996.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,129.61x = 155,931,947.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,931,947.47/14,129.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,035.83

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