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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,913.39, 22,368.93 and 6,593.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,913.39, 22,368.93 and 6,593.68 is: 9,890.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,913.39 : 22,368.93 = 6,593.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,913.39/22,368.93 = 6,593.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,913.39x = 22,368.93 × 6,593.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,913.39x = 147,493,569.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,493,569.60/14,913.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,890.01

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