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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,976.77, 22,470.44 and 6,656.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,976.77, 22,470.44 and 6,656.02 is: 9,986.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,976.77 : 22,470.44 = 6,656.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,976.77/22,470.44 = 6,656.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,976.77x = 22,470.44 × 6,656.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,976.77x = 149,563,753.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,563,753.71/14,976.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,986.39

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