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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,288.76, 19,718.64 and 7,828.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,288.76, 19,718.64 and 7,828.74 is: 10,803.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,288.76 : 19,718.64 = 7,828.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,288.76/19,718.64 = 7,828.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,288.76x = 19,718.64 × 7,828.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,288.76x = 154,372,105.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,372,105.71/14,288.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,803.74

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