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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,942.92, 22,411.56 and 6,055.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,942.92, 22,411.56 and 6,055.92 is: 9,082.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,942.92 : 22,411.56 = 6,055.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,942.92/22,411.56 = 6,055.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,942.92x = 22,411.56 × 6,055.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,942.92x = 135,722,614.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,722,614.44/14,942.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,082.74

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