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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,795.95, 22,193.93 and 3,702.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,795.95, 22,193.93 and 3,702.64 is: 5,553.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,795.95 : 22,193.93 = 3,702.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,795.95/22,193.93 = 3,702.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,795.95x = 22,193.93 × 3,702.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,795.95x = 82,176,132.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,176,132.98/14,795.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,553.96

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