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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,295.28, 19,727.49 and 8,007.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,295.28, 19,727.49 and 8,007.70 is: 11,050.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,295.28 : 19,727.49 = 8,007.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,295.28/19,727.49 = 8,007.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,295.28x = 19,727.49 × 8,007.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,295.28x = 157,971,821.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,971,821.67/14,295.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,050.63

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