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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,955.71, 22,425.71 and 6,632.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,955.71, 22,425.71 and 6,632.13 is: 9,944.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,955.71 : 22,425.71 = 6,632.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,955.71/22,425.71 = 6,632.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,955.71x = 22,425.71 × 6,632.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,955.71x = 148,730,186.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,730,186.16/14,955.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,944.71

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