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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,458.75, 21,663.35 and 9,706.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,458.75, 21,663.35 and 9,706.01 is: 14,542.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,458.75 : 21,663.35 = 9,706.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,458.75/21,663.35 = 9,706.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,458.75x = 21,663.35 × 9,706.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,458.75x = 210,264,697.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,264,697.36/14,458.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,542.39

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