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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,834.39, 22,251.86 and 6,934.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,834.39, 22,251.86 and 6,934.76 is: 10,402.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,834.39 : 22,251.86 = 6,934.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,834.39/22,251.86 = 6,934.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,834.39x = 22,251.86 × 6,934.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,834.39x = 154,311,436.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,311,436.35/14,834.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,402.28

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