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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,357.94, 21,531.27 and 6,041.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,357.94, 21,531.27 and 6,041.94 is: 9,060.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,357.94 : 21,531.27 = 6,041.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,357.94/21,531.27 = 6,041.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,357.94x = 21,531.27 × 6,041.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,357.94x = 130,090,641.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,090,641.46/14,357.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,060.54

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