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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,895.71, 22,309.55 and 7,109.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,895.71, 22,309.55 and 7,109.99 is: 10,648.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,895.71 : 22,309.55 = 7,109.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,895.71/22,309.55 = 7,109.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,895.71x = 22,309.55 × 7,109.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,895.71x = 158,620,697.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,620,697.63/14,895.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,648.75

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