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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,254.92, 21,362.40 and 6,750.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,254.92, 21,362.40 and 6,750.54 is: 10,116.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,254.92 : 21,362.40 = 6,750.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,254.92/21,362.40 = 6,750.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,254.92x = 21,362.40 × 6,750.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,254.92x = 144,207,735.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,207,735.70/14,254.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,116.35

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