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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,300.54, 19,743.96 and 11,654.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,300.54, 19,743.96 and 11,654.28 is: 16,090.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,300.54 : 19,743.96 = 11,654.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,300.54/19,743.96 = 11,654.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,300.54x = 19,743.96 × 11,654.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,300.54x = 230,101,638.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,101,638.15/14,300.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,090.42

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