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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,368.42, 19,828.29 and 8,080.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,368.42, 19,828.29 and 8,080.84 is: 11,151.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,368.42 : 19,828.29 = 8,080.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,368.42/19,828.29 = 8,080.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,368.42x = 19,828.29 × 8,080.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,368.42x = 160,229,238.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,229,238.96/14,368.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,151.49

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