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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,775.56, 22,173.12 and 6,984.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,775.56, 22,173.12 and 6,984.92 is: 10,482.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,775.56 : 22,173.12 = 6,984.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,775.56/22,173.12 = 6,984.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,775.56x = 22,173.12 × 6,984.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,775.56x = 154,877,469.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,877,469.35/14,775.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,482.00

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