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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,261.67, 19,680.57 and 7,975.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,261.67, 19,680.57 and 7,975.26 is: 11,005.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,261.67 : 19,680.57 = 7,975.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,261.67/19,680.57 = 7,975.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,261.67x = 19,680.57 × 7,975.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,261.67x = 156,957,662.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,957,662.70/14,261.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,005.56

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