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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,614.71, 21,925.31 and 6,819.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,614.71, 21,925.31 and 6,819.27 is: 10,230.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,614.71 : 21,925.31 = 6,819.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,614.71/21,925.31 = 6,819.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,614.71x = 21,925.31 × 6,819.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,614.71x = 149,514,465.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,514,465.00/14,614.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,230.41

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