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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,661.67, 21,974.87 and 6,753.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,661.67, 21,974.87 and 6,753.31 is: 10,121.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,661.67 : 21,974.87 = 6,753.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,661.67/21,974.87 = 6,753.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,661.67x = 21,974.87 × 6,753.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,661.67x = 148,403,112.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,403,112.47/14,661.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,121.84

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