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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,384.52, 21,545.55 and 6,973.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,384.52, 21,545.55 and 6,973.43 is: 10,445.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,384.52 : 21,545.55 = 6,973.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,384.52/21,545.55 = 6,973.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,384.52x = 21,545.55 × 6,973.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,384.52x = 150,246,277.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,246,277.01/14,384.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,445.00

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