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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,183.91, 21,265.45 and 6,793.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,183.91, 21,265.45 and 6,793.56 is: 10,185.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,183.91 : 21,265.45 = 6,793.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,183.91/21,265.45 = 6,793.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,183.91x = 21,265.45 × 6,793.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,183.91x = 144,468,093.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,468,093.52/14,183.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,185.35

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