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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,307.91, 21,464.60 and 4,446.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,307.91, 21,464.60 and 4,446.82 is: 6,671.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,307.91 : 21,464.60 = 4,446.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,307.91/21,464.60 = 4,446.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,307.91x = 21,464.60 × 4,446.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,307.91x = 95,449,212.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,449,212.57/14,307.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,671.08

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