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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,730.53, 22,096.70 and 7,327.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,730.53, 22,096.70 and 7,327.53 is: 10,991.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,730.53 : 22,096.70 = 7,327.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,730.53/22,096.70 = 7,327.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,730.53x = 22,096.70 × 7,327.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,730.53x = 161,914,222.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,914,222.99/14,730.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,991.75

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