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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,705.93, 22,040.67 and 6,898.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,705.93, 22,040.67 and 6,898.34 is: 10,338.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,705.93 : 22,040.67 = 6,898.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,705.93/22,040.67 = 6,898.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,705.93x = 22,040.67 × 6,898.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,705.93x = 152,044,035.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,044,035.49/14,705.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,338.96

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