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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,392.18, 21,604.47 and 11,144.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,392.18, 21,604.47 and 11,144.44 is: 16,729.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,392.18 : 21,604.47 = 11,144.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,392.18/21,604.47 = 11,144.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,392.18x = 21,604.47 × 11,144.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,392.18x = 240,769,719.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,769,719.65/14,392.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,729.20

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