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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,984.16, 22,486.27 and 6,219.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,984.16, 22,486.27 and 6,219.08 is: 9,332.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,984.16 : 22,486.27 = 6,219.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,984.16/22,486.27 = 6,219.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,984.16x = 22,486.27 × 6,219.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,984.16x = 139,843,799.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,843,799.60/14,984.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,332.78

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