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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,995.75, 22,507.34 and 7,605.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,995.75, 22,507.34 and 7,605.31 is: 11,414.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,995.75 : 22,507.34 = 7,605.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,995.75/22,507.34 = 7,605.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,995.75x = 22,507.34 × 7,605.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,995.75x = 171,175,203.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,175,203.68/14,995.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,414.92

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