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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,410.93, 21,621.48 and 5,053.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,410.93, 21,621.48 and 5,053.55 is: 7,582.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,410.93 : 21,621.48 = 5,053.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,410.93/21,621.48 = 5,053.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,410.93x = 21,621.48 × 5,053.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,410.93x = 109,265,230.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,265,230.25/14,410.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,582.11

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