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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,835.78, 22,253.67 and 6,067.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,835.78, 22,253.67 and 6,067.13 is: 9,100.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,835.78 : 22,253.67 = 6,067.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,835.78/22,253.67 = 6,067.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,835.78x = 22,253.67 × 6,067.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,835.78x = 135,015,797.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,015,797.60/14,835.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,100.69

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