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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,448.97, 19,939.63 and 8,075.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,448.97, 19,939.63 and 8,075.89 is: 11,144.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,448.97 : 19,939.63 = 8,075.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,448.97/19,939.63 = 8,075.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,448.97x = 19,939.63 × 8,075.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,448.97x = 161,030,258.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,030,258.52/14,448.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,144.76

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