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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,670.55, 22,012.31 and 5,922.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,670.55, 22,012.31 and 5,922.55 is: 8,886.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,670.55 : 22,012.31 = 5,922.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,670.55/22,012.31 = 5,922.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,670.55x = 22,012.31 × 5,922.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,670.55x = 130,368,976.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,368,976.98/14,670.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,886.44

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