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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,414.91, 21,583.43 and 7,474.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,414.91, 21,583.43 and 7,474.83 is: 11,192.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,414.91 : 21,583.43 = 7,474.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,414.91/21,583.43 = 7,474.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,414.91x = 21,583.43 × 7,474.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,414.91x = 161,332,432.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,332,432.69/14,414.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,192.05

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