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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,835.28, 22,252.92 and 6,066.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,835.28, 22,252.92 and 6,066.63 is: 9,099.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,835.28 : 22,252.92 = 6,066.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,835.28/22,252.92 = 6,066.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,835.28x = 22,252.92 × 6,066.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,835.28x = 135,000,232.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,000,232.06/14,835.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,099.95

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