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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,795.99, 22,174.54 and 7,007.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,795.99, 22,174.54 and 7,007.03 is: 10,501.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,795.99 : 22,174.54 = 7,007.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,795.99/22,174.54 = 7,007.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,795.99x = 22,174.54 × 7,007.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,795.99x = 155,377,667.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,377,667.02/14,795.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,501.34

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