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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,064.63, 21,102.75 and 6,163.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,064.63, 21,102.75 and 6,163.05 is: 9,247.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,064.63 : 21,102.75 = 6,163.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,064.63/21,102.75 = 6,163.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,064.63x = 21,102.75 × 6,163.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,064.63x = 130,057,303.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,057,303.39/14,064.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,247.12

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