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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,939.52, 22,407.72 and 6,619.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,939.52, 22,407.72 and 6,619.68 is: 9,928.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,939.52 : 22,407.72 = 6,619.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,939.52/22,407.72 = 6,619.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,939.52x = 22,407.72 × 6,619.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,939.52x = 148,331,935.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,331,935.93/14,939.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,928.83

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