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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,063.12, 21,070.43 and 9,316.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,063.12, 21,070.43 and 9,316.31 is: 13,958.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,063.12 : 21,070.43 = 9,316.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,063.12/21,070.43 = 9,316.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,063.12x = 21,070.43 × 9,316.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,063.12x = 196,298,733.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,298,733.68/14,063.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,958.41

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