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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,680.55, 22,027.32 and 5,932.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,680.55, 22,027.32 and 5,932.55 is: 8,901.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,680.55 : 22,027.32 = 5,932.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,680.55/22,027.32 = 5,932.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,680.55x = 22,027.32 × 5,932.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,680.55x = 130,678,177.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,678,177.27/14,680.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,901.45

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