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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,664.55, 20,221.02 and 10,894.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,664.55, 20,221.02 and 10,894.71 is: 15,022.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,664.55 : 20,221.02 = 10,894.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,664.55/20,221.02 = 10,894.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,664.55x = 20,221.02 × 10,894.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,664.55x = 220,302,125.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,302,125.49/14,664.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,022.77

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