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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,416.22, 19,890.99 and 8,750.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,416.22, 19,890.99 and 8,750.83 is: 12,074.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,416.22 : 19,890.99 = 8,750.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,416.22/19,890.99 = 8,750.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,416.22x = 19,890.99 × 8,750.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,416.22x = 174,062,528.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,062,528.81/14,416.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,074.08

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