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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,720.58, 22,086.30 and 6,826.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,720.58, 22,086.30 and 6,826.92 is: 10,242.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,720.58 : 22,086.30 = 6,826.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,720.58/22,086.30 = 6,826.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,720.58x = 22,086.30 × 6,826.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,720.58x = 150,781,403.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,781,403.20/14,720.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,242.90

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