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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,924.94, 22,383.90 and 6,600.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,924.94, 22,383.90 and 6,600.42 is: 9,899.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,924.94 : 22,383.90 = 6,600.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,924.94/22,383.90 = 6,600.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,924.94x = 22,383.90 × 6,600.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,924.94x = 147,743,141.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,743,141.24/14,924.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,899.08

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