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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,603.76, 21,895.92 and 8,033.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,603.76, 21,895.92 and 8,033.04 is: 12,044.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,603.76 : 21,895.92 = 8,033.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,603.76/21,895.92 = 8,033.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,603.76x = 21,895.92 × 8,033.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,603.76x = 175,890,801.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,890,801.20/14,603.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,044.21

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