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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,912.91, 22,354.79 and 6,155.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,912.91, 22,354.79 and 6,155.19 is: 9,226.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,912.91 : 22,354.79 = 6,155.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,912.91/22,354.79 = 6,155.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,912.91x = 22,354.79 × 6,155.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,912.91x = 137,597,949.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,597,949.08/14,912.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,226.77

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