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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,934.40, 22,390.80 and 6,164.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,934.40, 22,390.80 and 6,164.80 is: 9,242.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,934.40 : 22,390.80 = 6,164.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,934.40/22,390.80 = 6,164.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,934.40x = 22,390.80 × 6,164.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,934.40x = 138,034,803.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,034,803.84/14,934.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,242.74

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