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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,294.91, 19,736.61 and 8,925.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,294.91, 19,736.61 and 8,925.53 is: 12,323.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,294.91 : 19,736.61 = 8,925.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,294.91/19,736.61 = 8,925.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,294.91x = 19,736.61 × 8,925.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,294.91x = 176,159,704.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,159,704.65/14,294.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,323.25

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