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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,569.32, 21,853.99 and 6,554.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,569.32, 21,853.99 and 6,554.73 is: 9,832.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,569.32 : 21,853.99 = 6,554.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,569.32/21,853.99 = 6,554.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,569.32x = 21,853.99 × 6,554.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,569.32x = 143,246,905.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,246,905.53/14,569.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,832.09

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