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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,770.53, 22,159.97 and 6,011.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,770.53, 22,159.97 and 6,011.73 is: 9,019.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,770.53 : 22,159.97 = 6,011.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,770.53/22,159.97 = 6,011.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,770.53x = 22,159.97 × 6,011.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,770.53x = 133,219,756.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,219,756.45/14,770.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,019.29

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