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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,349.04, 19,801.40 and 7,975.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,349.04, 19,801.40 and 7,975.60 is: 11,006.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,349.04 : 19,801.40 = 7,975.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,349.04/19,801.40 = 7,975.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,349.04x = 19,801.40 × 7,975.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,349.04x = 157,928,045.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,928,045.84/14,349.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,006.18

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