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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,892.82, 22,330.12 and 6,012.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,892.82, 22,330.12 and 6,012.24 is: 9,014.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,892.82 : 22,330.12 = 6,012.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,892.82/22,330.12 = 6,012.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,892.82x = 22,330.12 × 6,012.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,892.82x = 134,254,040.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,254,040.67/14,892.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,014.68

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