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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,363.99, 19,821.93 and 7,990.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,363.99, 19,821.93 and 7,990.59 is: 11,026.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,363.99 : 19,821.93 = 7,990.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,363.99/19,821.93 = 7,990.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,363.99x = 19,821.93 × 7,990.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,363.99x = 158,388,915.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,388,915.64/14,363.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,026.81

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