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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,419.50, 19,898.94 and 7,795.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,419.50, 19,898.94 and 7,795.50 is: 10,757.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,419.50 : 19,898.94 = 7,795.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,419.50/19,898.94 = 7,795.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,419.50x = 19,898.94 × 7,795.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,419.50x = 155,122,186.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,122,186.77/14,419.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,757.81

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