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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,554.81, 21,813.94 and 6,225.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,554.81, 21,813.94 and 6,225.03 is: 9,329.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,554.81 : 21,813.94 = 6,225.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,554.81/21,813.94 = 6,225.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,554.81x = 21,813.94 × 6,225.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,554.81x = 135,792,321.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,792,321.85/14,554.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,329.72

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