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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,287.73, 21,392.00 and 10,767.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,287.73, 21,392.00 and 10,767.09 is: 16,120.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,287.73 : 21,392.00 = 10,767.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,287.73/21,392.00 = 10,767.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,287.73x = 21,392.00 × 10,767.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,287.73x = 230,329,540.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,329,540.47/14,287.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,120.79

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