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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,769.08, 22,151.76 and 6,454.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,769.08, 22,151.76 and 6,454.82 is: 9,681.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,769.08 : 22,151.76 = 6,454.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,769.08/22,151.76 = 6,454.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,769.08x = 22,151.76 × 6,454.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,769.08x = 142,985,623.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,985,623.48/14,769.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,681.42

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