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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,898.80, 22,343.19 and 6,011.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,898.80, 22,343.19 and 6,011.83 is: 9,015.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,898.80 : 22,343.19 = 6,011.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,898.80/22,343.19 = 6,011.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,898.80x = 22,343.19 × 6,011.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,898.80x = 134,323,515.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,323,515.80/14,898.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,015.73

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