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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,926.73, 22,387.30 and 6,039.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,926.73, 22,387.30 and 6,039.73 is: 9,058.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,926.73 : 22,387.30 = 6,039.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,926.73/22,387.30 = 6,039.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,926.73x = 22,387.30 × 6,039.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,926.73x = 135,213,260.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,213,260.31/14,926.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,058.47

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