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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,225.33, 21,327.44 and 6,822.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,225.33, 21,327.44 and 6,822.74 is: 10,229.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,225.33 : 21,327.44 = 6,822.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,225.33/21,327.44 = 6,822.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,225.33x = 21,327.44 × 6,822.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,225.33x = 145,511,597.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,511,597.19/14,225.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,229.05

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