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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,448.36, 19,955.19 and 9,724.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,448.36, 19,955.19 and 9,724.44 is: 13,430.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,448.36 : 19,955.19 = 9,724.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,448.36/19,955.19 = 9,724.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,448.36x = 19,955.19 × 9,724.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,448.36x = 194,053,047.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,053,047.84/14,448.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,430.80

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