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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,404.01, 21,572.45 and 13,905.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,404.01, 21,572.45 and 13,905.14 is: 20,825.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,404.01 : 21,572.45 = 13,905.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,404.01/21,572.45 = 13,905.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,404.01x = 21,572.45 × 13,905.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,404.01x = 299,967,956.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,967,956.56/14,404.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,825.31

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