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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,363.16, 21,520.92 and 4,998.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,363.16, 21,520.92 and 4,998.24 is: 7,489.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,363.16 : 21,520.92 = 4,998.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,363.16/21,520.92 = 4,998.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,363.16x = 21,520.92 × 4,998.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,363.16x = 107,566,723.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,566,723.18/14,363.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,489.07

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