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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,984.54, 22,486.83 and 6,219.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,984.54, 22,486.83 and 6,219.45 is: 9,333.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,984.54 : 22,486.83 = 6,219.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,984.54/22,486.83 = 6,219.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,984.54x = 22,486.83 × 6,219.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,984.54x = 139,855,714.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,855,714.84/14,984.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,333.33

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