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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,673.62, 22,010.24 and 6,876.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,673.62, 22,010.24 and 6,876.92 is: 10,315.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,673.62 : 22,010.24 = 6,876.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,673.62/22,010.24 = 6,876.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,673.62x = 22,010.24 × 6,876.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,673.62x = 151,362,659.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,362,659.66/14,673.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,315.29

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