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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,017.71, 21,026.57 and 9,621.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,017.71, 21,026.57 and 9,621.84 is: 14,432.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,017.71 : 21,026.57 = 9,621.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,017.71/21,026.57 = 9,621.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,017.71x = 21,026.57 × 9,621.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,017.71x = 202,314,244.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,314,244.18/14,017.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,432.76

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