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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,256.03, 21,384.42 and 6,757.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,256.03, 21,384.42 and 6,757.83 is: 10,136.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,256.03 : 21,384.42 = 6,757.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,256.03/21,384.42 = 6,757.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,256.03x = 21,384.42 × 6,757.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,256.03x = 144,512,275.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,512,275.01/14,256.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,136.92

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