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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,383.31, 21,570.98 and 9,110.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,383.31, 21,570.98 and 9,110.48 is: 13,663.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,383.31 : 21,570.98 = 9,110.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,383.31/21,570.98 = 9,110.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,383.31x = 21,570.98 × 9,110.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,383.31x = 196,521,828.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,521,828.46/14,383.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,663.19

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