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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,169.44, 21,254.92 and 4,307.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,169.44, 21,254.92 and 4,307.97 is: 6,462.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,169.44 : 21,254.92 = 4,307.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,169.44/21,254.92 = 4,307.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,169.44x = 21,254.92 × 4,307.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,169.44x = 91,565,536.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,565,536.17/14,169.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,462.19

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