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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,369.21, 21,551.99 and 10,676.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,369.21, 21,551.99 and 10,676.82 is: 16,013.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,369.21 : 21,551.99 = 10,676.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,369.21/21,551.99 = 10,676.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,369.21x = 21,551.99 × 10,676.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,369.21x = 230,106,664.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,106,664.49/14,369.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,013.88

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