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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,010.78, 21,019.14 and 4,150.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,010.78, 21,019.14 and 4,150.83 is: 6,227.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,010.78 : 21,019.14 = 4,150.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,010.78/21,019.14 = 4,150.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,010.78x = 21,019.14 × 4,150.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,010.78x = 87,246,876.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,246,876.89/14,010.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,227.12

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