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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,627.80, 21,941.70 and 11,347.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,627.80, 21,941.70 and 11,347.30 is: 17,020.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,627.80 : 21,941.70 = 11,347.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,627.80/21,941.70 = 11,347.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,627.80x = 21,941.70 × 11,347.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,627.80x = 248,979,052.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,979,052.41/14,627.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,020.95

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