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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,459.02, 19,947.54 and 9,744.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,459.02, 19,947.54 and 9,744.82 is: 13,443.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,459.02 : 19,947.54 = 9,744.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,459.02/19,947.54 = 9,744.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,459.02x = 19,947.54 × 9,744.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,459.02x = 194,385,186.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,385,186.74/14,459.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,443.87

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