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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,675.55, 22,019.82 and 5,927.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,675.55, 22,019.82 and 5,927.55 is: 8,893.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,675.55 : 22,019.82 = 5,927.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,675.55/22,019.82 = 5,927.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,675.55x = 22,019.82 × 5,927.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,675.55x = 130,523,584.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,523,584.04/14,675.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,893.95

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