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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,333.85, 21,477.24 and 13,787.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,333.85, 21,477.24 and 13,787.10 is: 20,658.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,333.85 : 21,477.24 = 13,787.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,333.85/21,477.24 = 13,787.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,333.85x = 21,477.24 × 13,787.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,333.85x = 296,108,855.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,108,855.60/14,333.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,658.01

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