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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,256.74, 19,669.48 and 9,227.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,256.74, 19,669.48 and 9,227.32 is: 12,730.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,256.74 : 19,669.48 = 9,227.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,256.74/19,669.48 = 9,227.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,256.74x = 19,669.48 × 9,227.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,256.74x = 181,496,586.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,496,586.19/14,256.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,730.58

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