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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,303.63, 21,461.92 and 6,906.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,303.63, 21,461.92 and 6,906.71 is: 10,363.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,303.63 : 21,461.92 = 6,906.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,303.63/21,461.92 = 6,906.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,303.63x = 21,461.92 × 6,906.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,303.63x = 148,231,150.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,231,150.17/14,303.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,363.19

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