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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,326.44, 19,754.50 and 9,014.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,326.44, 19,754.50 and 9,014.76 is: 12,430.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,326.44 : 19,754.50 = 9,014.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,326.44/19,754.50 = 9,014.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,326.44x = 19,754.50 × 9,014.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,326.44x = 178,082,076.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,082,076.42/14,326.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,430.31

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