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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,976.68, 22,465.10 and 6,092.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,976.68, 22,465.10 and 6,092.16 is: 9,138.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,976.68 : 22,465.10 = 6,092.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,976.68/22,465.10 = 6,092.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,976.68x = 22,465.10 × 6,092.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,976.68x = 136,861,045.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,861,045.25/14,976.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,138.28

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