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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,230.22, 19,646.94 and 12,735.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,230.22, 19,646.94 and 12,735.56 is: 17,583.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,230.22 : 19,646.94 = 12,735.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,230.22/19,646.94 = 12,735.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,230.22x = 19,646.94 × 12,735.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,230.22x = 250,214,684.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,214,684.95/14,230.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,583.34

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