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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,323.22, 21,486.14 and 6,005.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,323.22, 21,486.14 and 6,005.76 is: 9,009.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,323.22 : 21,486.14 = 6,005.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,323.22/21,486.14 = 6,005.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,323.22x = 21,486.14 × 6,005.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,323.22x = 129,040,600.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,040,600.17/14,323.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,009.19

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