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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,388.20, 19,858.78 and 9,669.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,388.20, 19,858.78 and 9,669.75 is: 13,346.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,388.20 : 19,858.78 = 9,669.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,388.20/19,858.78 = 9,669.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,388.20x = 19,858.78 × 9,669.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,388.20x = 192,029,437.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,029,437.91/14,388.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,346.31

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