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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,234.61, 19,627.79 and 9,192.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,234.61, 19,627.79 and 9,192.21 is: 12,674.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,234.61 : 19,627.79 = 9,192.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,234.61/19,627.79 = 9,192.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,234.61x = 19,627.79 × 9,192.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,234.61x = 180,422,721.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,422,721.55/14,234.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,674.93

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