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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,633.83, 21,949.97 and 4,104.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,633.83, 21,949.97 and 4,104.58 is: 6,156.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,633.83 : 21,949.97 = 4,104.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,633.83/21,949.97 = 4,104.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,633.83x = 21,949.97 × 4,104.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,633.83x = 90,095,363.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,095,363.25/14,633.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,156.65

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