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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,935.91, 22,414.03 and 6,170.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,935.91, 22,414.03 and 6,170.76 is: 9,260.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,935.91 : 22,414.03 = 6,170.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,935.91/22,414.03 = 6,170.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,935.91x = 22,414.03 × 6,170.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,935.91x = 138,311,584.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,311,584.34/14,935.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,260.34

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