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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,716.72, 22,086.91 and 6,828.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,716.72, 22,086.91 and 6,828.02 is: 10,247.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,716.72 : 22,086.91 = 6,828.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,716.72/22,086.91 = 6,828.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,716.72x = 22,086.91 × 6,828.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,716.72x = 150,809,752.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,809,752.78/14,716.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,247.51

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