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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,215.85, 21,342.25 and 10,931.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,215.85, 21,342.25 and 10,931.25 is: 16,411.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,215.85 : 21,342.25 = 10,931.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,215.85/21,342.25 = 10,931.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,215.85x = 21,342.25 × 10,931.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,215.85x = 233,297,443.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,297,443.96/14,215.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,411.08

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