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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,395.32, 19,851.48 and 9,867.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,395.32, 19,851.48 and 9,867.96 is: 13,608.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,395.32 : 19,851.48 = 9,867.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,395.32/19,851.48 = 9,867.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,395.32x = 19,851.48 × 9,867.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,395.32x = 195,893,610.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,893,610.58/14,395.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,608.15

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