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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,347.82, 19,791.87 and 9,043.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,347.82, 19,791.87 and 9,043.94 is: 12,475.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,347.82 : 19,791.87 = 9,043.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,347.82/19,791.87 = 9,043.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,347.82x = 19,791.87 × 9,043.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,347.82x = 178,996,484.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,996,484.77/14,347.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,475.52

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