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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,625.32, 21,947.70 and 6,834.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,625.32, 21,947.70 and 6,834.74 is: 10,256.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,625.32 : 21,947.70 = 6,834.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,625.32/21,947.70 = 6,834.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,625.32x = 21,947.70 × 6,834.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,625.32x = 150,006,823.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,006,823.10/14,625.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,256.65

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