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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,673.55, 22,016.82 and 5,925.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,673.55, 22,016.82 and 5,925.55 is: 8,890.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,673.55 : 22,016.82 = 5,925.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,673.55/22,016.82 = 5,925.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,673.55x = 22,016.82 × 5,925.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,673.55x = 130,461,767.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,461,767.75/14,673.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,890.95

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