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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,077.91, 21,094.63 and 11,432.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,077.91, 21,094.63 and 11,432.54 is: 17,130.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,077.91 : 21,094.63 = 11,432.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,077.91/21,094.63 = 11,432.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,077.91x = 21,094.63 × 11,432.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,077.91x = 241,165,289.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,165,289.72/14,077.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,130.76

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