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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,111.91, 21,163.55 and 4,875.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,111.91, 21,163.55 and 4,875.75 is: 7,312.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,111.91 : 21,163.55 = 4,875.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,111.91/21,163.55 = 4,875.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,111.91x = 21,163.55 × 4,875.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,111.91x = 103,188,154.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,188,154.53/14,111.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,312.13

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