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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,410.08, 19,878.81 and 9,631.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,410.08, 19,878.81 and 9,631.20 is: 13,286.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,410.08 : 19,878.81 = 9,631.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,410.08/19,878.81 = 9,631.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,410.08x = 19,878.81 × 9,631.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,410.08x = 191,456,794.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,456,794.87/14,410.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,286.31

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