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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,312.81, 19,767.12 and 11,163.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,312.81, 19,767.12 and 11,163.53 is: 15,417.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,312.81 : 19,767.12 = 11,163.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,312.81/19,767.12 = 11,163.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,312.81x = 19,767.12 × 11,163.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,312.81x = 220,670,738.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,670,738.30/14,312.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,417.71

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