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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,273.94, 21,410.91 and 9,112.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,273.94, 21,410.91 and 9,112.62 is: 13,668.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,273.94 : 21,410.91 = 9,112.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,273.94/21,410.91 = 9,112.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,273.94x = 21,410.91 × 9,112.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,273.94x = 195,109,486.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,109,486.68/14,273.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,668.93

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