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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,934.78, 22,391.78 and 6,610.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,934.78, 22,391.78 and 6,610.25 is: 9,910.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,934.78 : 22,391.78 = 6,610.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,934.78/22,391.78 = 6,610.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,934.78x = 22,391.78 × 6,610.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,934.78x = 148,015,286.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,015,286.67/14,934.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,910.78

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