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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,829.59, 22,252.59 and 6,070.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,829.59, 22,252.59 and 6,070.66 is: 9,109.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,829.59 : 22,252.59 = 6,070.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,829.59/22,252.59 = 6,070.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,829.59x = 22,252.59 × 6,070.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,829.59x = 135,087,852.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,087,852.38/14,829.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,109.34

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