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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,368.91, 19,828.59 and 7,995.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,368.91, 19,828.59 and 7,995.29 is: 11,033.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,368.91 : 19,828.59 = 7,995.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,368.91/19,828.59 = 7,995.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,368.91x = 19,828.59 × 7,995.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,368.91x = 158,535,376.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,535,376.91/14,368.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,033.22

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