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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,717.52, 22,054.77 and 6,822.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,717.52, 22,054.77 and 6,822.45 is: 10,223.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,717.52 : 22,054.77 = 6,822.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,717.52/22,054.77 = 6,822.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,717.52x = 22,054.77 × 6,822.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,717.52x = 150,467,565.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,467,565.59/14,717.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,223.70

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