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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,974.59, 22,457.31 and 6,207.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,974.59, 22,457.31 and 6,207.45 is: 9,309.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,974.59 : 22,457.31 = 6,207.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,974.59/22,457.31 = 6,207.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,974.59x = 22,457.31 × 6,207.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,974.59x = 139,402,628.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,402,628.96/14,974.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,309.28

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