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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,874.03, 22,312.80 and 6,107.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,874.03, 22,312.80 and 6,107.67 is: 9,162.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,874.03 : 22,312.80 = 6,107.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,874.03/22,312.80 = 6,107.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,874.03x = 22,312.80 × 6,107.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,874.03x = 136,279,219.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,279,219.18/14,874.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,162.23

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