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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,328.82, 19,773.07 and 7,955.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,328.82, 19,773.07 and 7,955.65 is: 10,978.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,328.82 : 19,773.07 = 7,955.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,328.82/19,773.07 = 7,955.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,328.82x = 19,773.07 × 7,955.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,328.82x = 157,307,624.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,307,624.35/14,328.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,978.41

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