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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,961.25, 22,446.43 and 7,069.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,961.25, 22,446.43 and 7,069.83 is: 10,606.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,961.25 : 22,446.43 = 7,069.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,961.25/22,446.43 = 7,069.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,961.25x = 22,446.43 × 7,069.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,961.25x = 158,692,331.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,692,331.97/14,961.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,606.89

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