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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,193.76, 21,301.98 and 6,403.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,193.76, 21,301.98 and 6,403.18 is: 9,609.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,193.76 : 21,301.98 = 6,403.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,193.76/21,301.98 = 6,403.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,193.76x = 21,301.98 × 6,403.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,193.76x = 136,400,412.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,400,412.30/14,193.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,609.89

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