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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,982.54, 22,483.83 and 6,217.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,982.54, 22,483.83 and 6,217.45 is: 9,330.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,982.54 : 22,483.83 = 6,217.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,982.54/22,483.83 = 6,217.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,982.54x = 22,483.83 × 6,217.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,982.54x = 139,792,084.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,792,084.20/14,982.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,330.34

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