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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,934.54, 22,383.81 and 6,605.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,934.54, 22,383.81 and 6,605.13 is: 9,899.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,934.54 : 22,383.81 = 6,605.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,934.54/22,383.81 = 6,605.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,934.54x = 22,383.81 × 6,605.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,934.54x = 147,847,974.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,847,974.95/14,934.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,899.73

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