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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,464.97, 21,662.06 and 13,062.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,464.97, 21,662.06 and 13,062.56 is: 19,561.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,464.97 : 21,662.06 = 13,062.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,464.97/21,662.06 = 13,062.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,464.97x = 21,662.06 × 13,062.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,464.97x = 282,961,784.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,961,784.85/14,464.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,561.87

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