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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,795.55, 22,182.39 and 6,995.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,795.55, 22,182.39 and 6,995.25 is: 10,487.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,795.55 : 22,182.39 = 6,995.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,795.55/22,182.39 = 6,995.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,795.55x = 22,182.39 × 6,995.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,795.55x = 155,171,363.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,171,363.65/14,795.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,487.70

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