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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,869.76, 22,300.92 and 6,107.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,869.76, 22,300.92 and 6,107.12 is: 9,159.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,869.76 : 22,300.92 = 6,107.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,869.76/22,300.92 = 6,107.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,869.76x = 22,300.92 × 6,107.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,869.76x = 136,194,394.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,194,394.55/14,869.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,159.15

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