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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,370.22, 21,546.96 and 12,044.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,370.22, 21,546.96 and 12,044.62 is: 18,059.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,370.22 : 21,546.96 = 12,044.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,370.22/21,546.96 = 12,044.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,370.22x = 21,546.96 × 12,044.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,370.22x = 259,524,945.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,524,945.36/14,370.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,059.91

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