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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,250.08, 19,664.96 and 8,660.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,250.08, 19,664.96 and 8,660.96 is: 11,952.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,250.08 : 19,664.96 = 8,660.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,250.08/19,664.96 = 8,660.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,250.08x = 19,664.96 × 8,660.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,250.08x = 170,317,431.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,317,431.96/14,250.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,952.03

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