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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,714.83, 29,554.66 and 7,231.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,714.83, 29,554.66 and 7,231.95 is: 10,841.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,714.83 : 29,554.66 = 7,231.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,714.83/29,554.66 = 7,231.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,714.83x = 29,554.66 × 7,231.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,714.83x = 213,737,823.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,737,823.39/19,714.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,841.47

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