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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,934.73, 22,412.16 and 6,169.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,934.73, 22,412.16 and 6,169.61 is: 9,258.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,934.73 : 22,412.16 = 6,169.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,934.73/22,412.16 = 6,169.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,934.73x = 22,412.16 × 6,169.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,934.73x = 138,274,174.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,274,174.40/14,934.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,258.57

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