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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,313.51, 19,767.65 and 9,848.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,313.51, 19,767.65 and 9,848.79 is: 13,601.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,313.51 : 19,767.65 = 9,848.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,313.51/19,767.65 = 9,848.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,313.51x = 19,767.65 × 9,848.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,313.51x = 194,687,384.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,687,384.40/14,313.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,601.65

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