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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,079.59, 29,095.89 and 13,914.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,079.59, 29,095.89 and 13,914.74 is: 19,206.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,079.59 : 29,095.89 = 13,914.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,079.59/29,095.89 = 13,914.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,079.59x = 29,095.89 × 13,914.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,079.59x = 404,861,598.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,861,598.94/21,079.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,206.33

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