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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,364.94, 60,547.74 and 14,069.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,364.94, 60,547.74 and 14,069.64 is: 21,104.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,364.94 : 60,547.74 = 14,069.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,364.94/60,547.74 = 14,069.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,364.94x = 60,547.74 × 14,069.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,364.94x = 851,884,904.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,884,904.61/40,364.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,104.58

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