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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,328.93, 19,773.60 and 7,955.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,328.93, 19,773.60 and 7,955.14 is: 10,977.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,328.93 : 19,773.60 = 7,955.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,328.93/19,773.60 = 7,955.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,328.93x = 19,773.60 × 7,955.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,328.93x = 157,301,756.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,301,756.30/14,328.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,977.91

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