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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,271.55, 19,713.57 and 10,955.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,271.55, 19,713.57 and 10,955.34 is: 15,132.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,271.55 : 19,713.57 = 10,955.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,271.55/19,713.57 = 10,955.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,271.55x = 19,713.57 × 10,955.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,271.55x = 215,968,861.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,968,861.96/14,271.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,132.82

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