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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,164.73, 21,250.20 and 6,759.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,164.73, 21,250.20 and 6,759.01 is: 10,140.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,164.73 : 21,250.20 = 6,759.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,164.73/21,250.20 = 6,759.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,164.73x = 21,250.20 × 6,759.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,164.73x = 143,630,314.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,630,314.30/14,164.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,140.00

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