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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,375.84, 19,835.26 and 12,084.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,375.84, 19,835.26 and 12,084.94 is: 16,674.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,375.84 : 19,835.26 = 12,084.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,375.84/19,835.26 = 12,084.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,375.84x = 19,835.26 × 12,084.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,375.84x = 239,707,827.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,707,827.81/14,375.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,674.36

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