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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,364.96, 60,546.93 and 14,069.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,364.96, 60,546.93 and 14,069.61 is: 21,104.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,364.96 : 60,546.93 = 14,069.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,364.96/60,546.93 = 14,069.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,364.96x = 60,546.93 × 14,069.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,364.96x = 851,871,691.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,871,691.80/40,364.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,104.24

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