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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,443.31, 19,931.51 and 8,070.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,443.31, 19,931.51 and 8,070.02 is: 11,136.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,443.31 : 19,931.51 = 8,070.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,443.31/19,931.51 = 8,070.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,443.31x = 19,931.51 × 8,070.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,443.31x = 160,847,754.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,847,754.33/14,443.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,136.49

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