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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,253.94, 19,670.49 and 7,966.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,253.94, 19,670.49 and 7,966.42 is: 10,993.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,253.94 : 19,670.49 = 7,966.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,253.94/19,670.49 = 7,966.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,253.94x = 19,670.49 × 7,966.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,253.94x = 156,703,384.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,703,384.95/14,253.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,993.69

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