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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,806.52, 22,199.90 and 6,039.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,806.52, 22,199.90 and 6,039.08 is: 9,054.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,806.52 : 22,199.90 = 6,039.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,806.52/22,199.90 = 6,039.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,806.52x = 22,199.90 × 6,039.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,806.52x = 134,066,972.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,066,972.09/14,806.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,054.59

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