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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,510.03, 21,773.25 and 6,189.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,510.03, 21,773.25 and 6,189.26 is: 9,287.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,510.03 : 21,773.25 = 6,189.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,510.03/21,773.25 = 6,189.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,510.03x = 21,773.25 × 6,189.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,510.03x = 134,760,165.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,760,165.48/14,510.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,287.38

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