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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,341.69, 21,511.95 and 4,983.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,341.69, 21,511.95 and 4,983.83 is: 7,475.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,341.69 : 21,511.95 = 4,983.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,341.69/21,511.95 = 4,983.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,341.69x = 21,511.95 × 4,983.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,341.69x = 107,211,856.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,211,856.19/14,341.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,475.54

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