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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,323.82, 19,766.56 and 7,950.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,323.82, 19,766.56 and 7,950.04 is: 10,970.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,323.82 : 19,766.56 = 7,950.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,323.82/19,766.56 = 7,950.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,323.82x = 19,766.56 × 7,950.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,323.82x = 157,144,940.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,144,940.35/14,323.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,970.88

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