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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,430.23, 21,652.82 and 10,919.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,430.23, 21,652.82 and 10,919.18 is: 16,384.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,430.23 : 21,652.82 = 10,919.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,430.23/21,652.82 = 10,919.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,430.23x = 21,652.82 × 10,919.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,430.23x = 236,430,958.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,430,958.12/14,430.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,384.43

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