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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,529.88, 21,794.72 and 9,621.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,529.88, 21,794.72 and 9,621.48 is: 14,432.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,529.88 : 21,794.72 = 9,621.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,529.88/21,794.72 = 9,621.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,529.88x = 21,794.72 × 9,621.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,529.88x = 209,697,414.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,697,414.48/14,529.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,432.15

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