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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,484.56, 21,702.94 and 13,274.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,484.56, 21,702.94 and 13,274.04 is: 19,889.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,484.56 : 21,702.94 = 13,274.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,484.56/21,702.94 = 13,274.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,484.56x = 21,702.94 × 13,274.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,484.56x = 288,085,693.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,085,693.68/14,484.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,889.16

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