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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,170.88, 21,258.24 and 13,306.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,170.88, 21,258.24 and 13,306.88 is: 19,962.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,170.88 : 21,258.24 = 13,306.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,170.88/21,258.24 = 13,306.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,170.88x = 21,258.24 × 13,306.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,170.88x = 282,880,848.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,880,848.69/14,170.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,962.12

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