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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,607.91, 21,894.56 and 6,703.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,607.91, 21,894.56 and 6,703.76 is: 10,047.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,607.91 : 21,894.56 = 6,703.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,607.91/21,894.56 = 6,703.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,607.91x = 21,894.56 × 6,703.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,607.91x = 146,775,913.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,775,913.52/14,607.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,047.70

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