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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,462.91, 21,634.37 and 13,577.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,462.91, 21,634.37 and 13,577.18 is: 20,309.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,462.91 : 21,634.37 = 13,577.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,462.91/21,634.37 = 13,577.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,462.91x = 21,634.37 × 13,577.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,462.91x = 293,733,747.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,733,747.75/14,462.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,309.45

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