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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,369.47, 19,838.98 and 9,839.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,369.47, 19,838.98 and 9,839.73 is: 13,585.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,369.47 : 19,838.98 = 9,839.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,369.47/19,838.98 = 9,839.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,369.47x = 19,838.98 × 9,839.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,369.47x = 195,210,206.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,210,206.68/14,369.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,585.07

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