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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,326.76, 19,770.60 and 7,952.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,326.76, 19,770.60 and 7,952.97 is: 10,974.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,326.76 : 19,770.60 = 7,952.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,326.76/19,770.60 = 7,952.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,326.76x = 19,770.60 × 7,952.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,326.76x = 157,234,988.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,234,988.68/14,326.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,974.92

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