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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,519.88, 21,793.19 and 8,984.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,519.88, 21,793.19 and 8,984.04 is: 13,484.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,519.88 : 21,793.19 = 8,984.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,519.88/21,793.19 = 8,984.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,519.88x = 21,793.19 × 8,984.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,519.88x = 195,790,845.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,790,845.77/14,519.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,484.33

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