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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,977.75, 22,443.53 and 7,370.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,977.75, 22,443.53 and 7,370.30 is: 11,044.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,977.75 : 22,443.53 = 7,370.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,977.75/22,443.53 = 7,370.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,977.75x = 22,443.53 × 7,370.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,977.75x = 165,415,630.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,415,630.60/14,977.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,044.09

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