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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,359.33, 21,538.77 and 6,964.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,359.33, 21,538.77 and 6,964.44 is: 10,446.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,359.33 : 21,538.77 = 6,964.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,359.33/21,538.77 = 6,964.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,359.33x = 21,538.77 × 6,964.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,359.33x = 150,005,471.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,005,471.34/14,359.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,446.55

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