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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,251.99, 19,667.72 and 7,964.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,251.99, 19,667.72 and 7,964.37 is: 10,990.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,251.99 : 19,667.72 = 7,964.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,251.99/19,667.72 = 7,964.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,251.99x = 19,667.72 × 7,964.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,251.99x = 156,640,860.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,640,860.98/14,251.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,990.81

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