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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,466.98, 19,958.56 and 9,429.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,466.98, 19,958.56 and 9,429.44 is: 13,008.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,466.98 : 19,958.56 = 9,429.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,466.98/19,958.56 = 9,429.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,466.98x = 19,958.56 × 9,429.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,466.98x = 188,197,920.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,197,920.64/14,466.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,008.79

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