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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,644.63, 21,943.95 and 11,321.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,644.63, 21,943.95 and 11,321.03 is: 16,963.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,644.63 : 21,943.95 = 11,321.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,644.63/21,943.95 = 11,321.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,644.63x = 21,943.95 × 11,321.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,644.63x = 248,428,128.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,428,128.67/14,644.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,963.77

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