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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,461.32, 21,689.46 and 6,669.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,461.32, 21,689.46 and 6,669.48 is: 10,003.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,461.32 : 21,689.46 = 6,669.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,461.32/21,689.46 = 6,669.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,461.32x = 21,689.46 × 6,669.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,461.32x = 144,657,419.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,657,419.68/14,461.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,003.06

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