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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,470.93, 19,975.62 and 9,439.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,470.93, 19,975.62 and 9,439.48 is: 13,030.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,470.93 : 19,975.62 = 9,439.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,470.93/19,975.62 = 9,439.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,470.93x = 19,975.62 × 9,439.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,470.93x = 188,559,465.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,559,465.48/14,470.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,030.22

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