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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,335.84, 21,479.52 and 6,943.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,335.84, 21,479.52 and 6,943.84 is: 10,404.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,335.84 : 21,479.52 = 6,943.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,335.84/21,479.52 = 6,943.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,335.84x = 21,479.52 × 6,943.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,335.84x = 149,150,350.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,150,350.16/14,335.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,404.02

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