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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,250.59, 19,665.41 and 7,962.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,250.59, 19,665.41 and 7,962.96 is: 10,988.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,250.59 : 19,665.41 = 7,962.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,250.59/19,665.41 = 7,962.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,250.59x = 19,665.41 × 7,962.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,250.59x = 156,594,833.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,594,833.40/14,250.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,988.66

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