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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,800.05, 22,189.14 and 6,999.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,800.05, 22,189.14 and 6,999.75 is: 10,494.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,800.05 : 22,189.14 = 6,999.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,800.05/22,189.14 = 6,999.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,800.05x = 22,189.14 × 6,999.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,800.05x = 155,318,432.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,318,432.72/14,800.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,494.45

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