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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,488.66, 21,724.79 and 13,250.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,488.66, 21,724.79 and 13,250.27 is: 19,867.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,488.66 : 21,724.79 = 13,250.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,488.66/21,724.79 = 13,250.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,488.66x = 21,724.79 × 13,250.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,488.66x = 287,859,333.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,859,333.19/14,488.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,867.91

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