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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,063.76, 21,095.64 and 3,675.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,063.76, 21,095.64 and 3,675.24 is: 5,512.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,063.76 : 21,095.64 = 3,675.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,063.76/21,095.64 = 3,675.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,063.76x = 21,095.64 × 3,675.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,063.76x = 77,531,539.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,531,539.95/14,063.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,512.86

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