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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,671.54, 22,009.15 and 7,175.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,671.54, 22,009.15 and 7,175.35 is: 10,763.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,671.54 : 22,009.15 = 7,175.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,671.54/22,009.15 = 7,175.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,671.54x = 22,009.15 × 7,175.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,671.54x = 157,923,354.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,923,354.45/14,671.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,763.92

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