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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,630.01, 21,917.46 and 7,225.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,630.01, 21,917.46 and 7,225.80 is: 10,825.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,630.01 : 21,917.46 = 7,225.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,630.01/21,917.46 = 7,225.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,630.01x = 21,917.46 × 7,225.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,630.01x = 158,371,182.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,371,182.47/14,630.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,825.09

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