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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,674.65, 21,943.94 and 13,935.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,674.65, 21,943.94 and 13,935.93 is: 20,839.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,674.65 : 21,943.94 = 13,935.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,674.65/21,943.94 = 13,935.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,674.65x = 21,943.94 × 13,935.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,674.65x = 305,809,142.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,809,142.08/14,674.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,839.28

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