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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,827.74, 22,249.79 and 6,068.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,827.74, 22,249.79 and 6,068.81 is: 9,106.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,827.74 : 22,249.79 = 6,068.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,827.74/22,249.79 = 6,068.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,827.74x = 22,249.79 × 6,068.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,827.74x = 135,029,606.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,029,606.46/14,827.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,106.55

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