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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,850.62, 22,275.94 and 6,079.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,850.62, 22,275.94 and 6,079.54 is: 9,119.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,850.62 : 22,275.94 = 6,079.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,850.62/22,275.94 = 6,079.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,850.62x = 22,275.94 × 6,079.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,850.62x = 135,427,397.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,427,397.38/14,850.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,119.31

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