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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,223.92, 19,619.87 and 8,634.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,223.92, 19,619.87 and 8,634.92 is: 11,910.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,223.92 : 19,619.87 = 8,634.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,223.92/19,619.87 = 8,634.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,223.92x = 19,619.87 × 8,634.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,223.92x = 169,416,078.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,416,078.50/14,223.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,910.64

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