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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,764.09, 22,158.94 and 7,749.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,764.09, 22,158.94 and 7,749.06 is: 11,630.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,764.09 : 22,158.94 = 7,749.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,764.09/22,158.94 = 7,749.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,764.09x = 22,158.94 × 7,749.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,764.09x = 171,710,955.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,710,955.60/14,764.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,630.31

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