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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,329.12, 19,774.26 and 7,955.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,329.12, 19,774.26 and 7,955.94 is: 10,979.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,329.12 : 19,774.26 = 7,955.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,329.12/19,774.26 = 7,955.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,329.12x = 19,774.26 × 7,955.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,329.12x = 157,322,826.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,322,826.10/14,329.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,979.24

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