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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,384.04, 21,582.54 and 6,995.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,384.04, 21,582.54 and 6,995.22 is: 10,495.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,384.04 : 21,582.54 = 6,995.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,384.04/21,582.54 = 6,995.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,384.04x = 21,582.54 × 6,995.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,384.04x = 150,974,615.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,974,615.46/14,384.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,495.98

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