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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,238.07, 21,344.95 and 10,064.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,238.07, 21,344.95 and 10,064.95 is: 15,088.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,238.07 : 21,344.95 = 10,064.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,238.07/21,344.95 = 10,064.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,238.07x = 21,344.95 × 10,064.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,238.07x = 214,835,697.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,835,697.45/14,238.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,088.83

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