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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,626.54, 21,941.18 and 4,096.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,626.54, 21,941.18 and 4,096.54 is: 6,145.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,626.54 : 21,941.18 = 4,096.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,626.54/21,941.18 = 4,096.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,626.54x = 21,941.18 × 4,096.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,626.54x = 89,882,921.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,882,921.52/14,626.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,145.19

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