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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,755.52, 22,140.19 and 7,360.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,755.52, 22,140.19 and 7,360.55 is: 11,044.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,755.52 : 22,140.19 = 7,360.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,755.52/22,140.19 = 7,360.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,755.52x = 22,140.19 × 7,360.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,755.52x = 162,963,883.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,963,883.35/14,755.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,044.27

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