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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,251.74, 19,667.37 and 7,964.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,251.74, 19,667.37 and 7,964.12 is: 10,990.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,251.74 : 19,667.37 = 7,964.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,251.74/19,667.37 = 7,964.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,251.74x = 19,667.37 × 7,964.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,251.74x = 156,633,196.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,633,196.43/14,251.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,990.46

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