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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,410.05, 21,573.03 and 8,846.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,410.05, 21,573.03 and 8,846.53 is: 13,243.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,410.05 : 21,573.03 = 8,846.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,410.05/21,573.03 = 8,846.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,410.05x = 21,573.03 × 8,846.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,410.05x = 190,846,457.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,846,457.09/14,410.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,243.98

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