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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,009.73, 21,014.61 and 4,647.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,009.73, 21,014.61 and 4,647.27 is: 6,970.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,009.73 : 21,014.61 = 4,647.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,009.73/21,014.61 = 4,647.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,009.73x = 21,014.61 × 4,647.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,009.73x = 97,660,627.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,660,627.99/14,009.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,970.92

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