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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,265.55, 21,398.42 and 4,404.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,265.55, 21,398.42 and 4,404.61 is: 6,606.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,265.55 : 21,398.42 = 4,404.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,265.55/21,398.42 = 4,404.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,265.55x = 21,398.42 × 4,404.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,265.55x = 94,251,694.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,251,694.72/14,265.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,606.94

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