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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,211.12, 21,326.16 and 4,977.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,211.12, 21,326.16 and 4,977.12 is: 7,469.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,211.12 : 21,326.16 = 4,977.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,211.12/21,326.16 = 4,977.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,211.12x = 21,326.16 × 4,977.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,211.12x = 106,142,857.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,142,857.46/14,211.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,469.00

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