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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,731.74, 22,095.54 and 7,709.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,731.74, 22,095.54 and 7,709.45 is: 11,563.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,731.74 : 22,095.54 = 7,709.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,731.74/22,095.54 = 7,709.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,731.74x = 22,095.54 × 7,709.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,731.74x = 170,344,433.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,344,433.23/14,731.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,563.09

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