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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,795.61, 22,193.48 and 3,702.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,795.61, 22,193.48 and 3,702.27 is: 5,553.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,795.61 : 22,193.48 = 3,702.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,795.61/22,193.48 = 3,702.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,795.61x = 22,193.48 × 3,702.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,795.61x = 82,166,202.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,166,202.02/14,795.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,553.42

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