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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,373.62, 19,829.04 and 10,388.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,373.62, 19,829.04 and 10,388.42 is: 14,331.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,373.62 : 19,829.04 = 10,388.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,373.62/19,829.04 = 10,388.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,373.62x = 19,829.04 × 10,388.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,373.62x = 205,992,395.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,992,395.72/14,373.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,331.28

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