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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,266.22, 21,404.40 and 6,368.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,266.22, 21,404.40 and 6,368.02 is: 9,554.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,266.22 : 21,404.40 = 6,368.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,266.22/21,404.40 = 6,368.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,266.22x = 21,404.40 × 6,368.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,266.22x = 136,303,647.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,303,647.29/14,266.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,554.29

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