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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,966.84, 22,450.25 and 6,644.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,966.84, 22,450.25 and 6,644.90 is: 9,967.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,966.84 : 22,450.25 = 6,644.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,966.84/22,450.25 = 6,644.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,966.84x = 22,450.25 × 6,644.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,966.84x = 149,179,570.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,179,570.59/14,966.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,967.34

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