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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,705.55, 22,063.79 and 6,811.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,705.55, 22,063.79 and 6,811.90 is: 10,220.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,705.55 : 22,063.79 = 6,811.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,705.55/22,063.79 = 6,811.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,705.55x = 22,063.79 × 6,811.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,705.55x = 150,296,292.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,296,292.97/14,705.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,220.38

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