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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,282.48, 19,691.20 and 10,919.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,282.48, 19,691.20 and 10,919.96 is: 15,055.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,282.48 : 19,691.20 = 10,919.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,282.48/19,691.20 = 10,919.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,282.48x = 19,691.20 × 10,919.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,282.48x = 215,027,216.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,027,216.15/14,282.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,055.32

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