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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,697.76, 21,906.50 and 13,867.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,697.76, 21,906.50 and 13,867.52 is: 20,669.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,697.76 : 21,906.50 = 13,867.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,697.76/21,906.50 = 13,867.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,697.76x = 21,906.50 × 13,867.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,697.76x = 303,788,826.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,788,826.88/14,697.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,669.06

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