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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,836.59, 22,254.93 and 6,069.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,836.59, 22,254.93 and 6,069.96 is: 9,104.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,836.59 : 22,254.93 = 6,069.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,836.59/22,254.93 = 6,069.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,836.59x = 22,254.93 × 6,069.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,836.59x = 135,086,534.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,086,534.90/14,836.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,104.96

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