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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,251.82, 19,667.41 and 7,964.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,251.82, 19,667.41 and 7,964.19 is: 10,990.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,251.82 : 19,667.41 = 7,964.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,251.82/19,667.41 = 7,964.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,251.82x = 19,667.41 × 7,964.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,251.82x = 156,634,970.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,634,970.14/14,251.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,990.53

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