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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,695.29, 22,039.98 and 7,195.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,695.29, 22,039.98 and 7,195.61 is: 10,791.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,695.29 : 22,039.98 = 7,195.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,695.29/22,039.98 = 7,195.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,695.29x = 22,039.98 × 7,195.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,695.29x = 158,591,107.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,591,107.09/14,695.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,791.97

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