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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,046.82, 21,063.12 and 4,683.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,046.82, 21,063.12 and 4,683.56 is: 7,022.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,046.82 : 21,063.12 = 4,683.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,046.82/21,063.12 = 4,683.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,046.82x = 21,063.12 × 4,683.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,046.82x = 98,650,257.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,650,257.57/14,046.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,022.96

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