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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,601.59, 21,905.64 and 4,213.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,601.59, 21,905.64 and 4,213.34 is: 6,320.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,601.59 : 21,905.64 = 4,213.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,601.59/21,905.64 = 4,213.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,601.59x = 21,905.64 × 4,213.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,601.59x = 92,295,909.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,295,909.24/14,601.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,320.95

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