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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,419.62, 21,632.32 and 6,099.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,419.62, 21,632.32 and 6,099.62 is: 9,150.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,419.62 : 21,632.32 = 6,099.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,419.62/21,632.32 = 6,099.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,419.62x = 21,632.32 × 6,099.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,419.62x = 131,948,931.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,948,931.72/14,419.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,150.65

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