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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,974.54, 22,443.86 and 6,645.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,974.54, 22,443.86 and 6,645.16 is: 9,959.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,974.54 : 22,443.86 = 6,645.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,974.54/22,443.86 = 6,645.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,974.54x = 22,443.86 × 6,645.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,974.54x = 149,143,040.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,143,040.72/14,974.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,959.77

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