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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,666.03, 21,998.62 and 7,065.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,666.03, 21,998.62 and 7,065.59 is: 10,598.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,666.03 : 21,998.62 = 7,065.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,666.03/21,998.62 = 7,065.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,666.03x = 21,998.62 × 7,065.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,666.03x = 155,433,229.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,433,229.49/14,666.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,598.18

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