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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,106.61, 21,160.96 and 4,746.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,106.61, 21,160.96 and 4,746.59 is: 7,120.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,106.61 : 21,160.96 = 4,746.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,106.61/21,160.96 = 4,746.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,106.61x = 21,160.96 × 4,746.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,106.61x = 100,442,283.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,442,283.46/14,106.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,120.23

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