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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,498.76, 21,766.50 and 12,063.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,498.76, 21,766.50 and 12,063.36 is: 18,110.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,498.76 : 21,766.50 = 12,063.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,498.76/21,766.50 = 12,063.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,498.76x = 21,766.50 × 12,063.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,498.76x = 262,577,125.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,577,125.44/14,498.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,110.32

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