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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,333.76, 21,506.12 and 9,336.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,333.76, 21,506.12 and 9,336.24 is: 14,007.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,333.76 : 21,506.12 = 9,336.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,333.76/21,506.12 = 9,336.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,333.76x = 21,506.12 × 9,336.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,333.76x = 200,786,297.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,786,297.79/14,333.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,007.93

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