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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,545.52, 21,823.68 and 7,615.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,545.52, 21,823.68 and 7,615.16 is: 11,425.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,545.52 : 21,823.68 = 7,615.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,545.52/21,823.68 = 7,615.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,545.52x = 21,823.68 × 7,615.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,545.52x = 166,190,814.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,190,814.99/14,545.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,425.57

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