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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,695.58, 22,043.21 and 5,930.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,695.58, 22,043.21 and 5,930.34 is: 8,895.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,695.58 : 22,043.21 = 5,930.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,695.58/22,043.21 = 5,930.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,695.58x = 22,043.21 × 5,930.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,695.58x = 130,723,700.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,723,700.34/14,695.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,895.45

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