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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,774.76, 22,161.52 and 6,009.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,774.76, 22,161.52 and 6,009.36 is: 9,013.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,774.76 : 22,161.52 = 6,009.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,774.76/22,161.52 = 6,009.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,774.76x = 22,161.52 × 6,009.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,774.76x = 133,176,551.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,176,551.83/14,774.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,013.79

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