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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,014.08, 20,978.19 and 9,073.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,014.08, 20,978.19 and 9,073.89 is: 13,583.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,014.08 : 20,978.19 = 9,073.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,014.08/20,978.19 = 9,073.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,014.08x = 20,978.19 × 9,073.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,014.08x = 190,353,788.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,353,788.46/14,014.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,583.04

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