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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,895.33, 22,333.87 and 6,014.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,895.33, 22,333.87 and 6,014.74 is: 9,018.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,895.33 : 22,333.87 = 6,014.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,895.33/22,333.87 = 6,014.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,895.33x = 22,333.87 × 6,014.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,895.33x = 134,332,421.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,332,421.24/14,895.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,018.43

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