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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,709.09, 22,073.36 and 6,918.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,709.09, 22,073.36 and 6,918.51 is: 10,382.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,709.09 : 22,073.36 = 6,918.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,709.09/22,073.36 = 6,918.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,709.09x = 22,073.36 × 6,918.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,709.09x = 152,714,848.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,714,848.99/14,709.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,382.34

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