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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,869.23, 22,306.95 and 6,104.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,869.23, 22,306.95 and 6,104.90 is: 9,158.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,869.23 : 22,306.95 = 6,104.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,869.23/22,306.95 = 6,104.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,869.23x = 22,306.95 × 6,104.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,869.23x = 136,181,587.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,181,587.52/14,869.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,158.62

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