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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,103.92, 21,155.88 and 7,183.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,103.92, 21,155.88 and 7,183.28 is: 10,774.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,103.92 : 21,155.88 = 7,183.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,103.92/21,155.88 = 7,183.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,103.92x = 21,155.88 × 7,183.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,103.92x = 151,968,467.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,968,467.99/14,103.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,774.91

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