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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,264.97, 19,680.84 and 9,235.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,264.97, 19,680.84 and 9,235.53 is: 12,741.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,264.97 : 19,680.84 = 9,235.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,264.97/19,680.84 = 9,235.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,264.97x = 19,680.84 × 9,235.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,264.97x = 181,762,988.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,762,988.25/14,264.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,741.91

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