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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,094.64, 63,147.96 and 14,005.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,094.64, 63,147.96 and 14,005.44 is: 21,010.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,094.64 : 63,147.96 = 14,005.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,094.64/63,147.96 = 14,005.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,094.64x = 63,147.96 × 14,005.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,094.64x = 884,414,964.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,414,964.90/42,094.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,010.16

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