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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,670.48, 21,949.83 and 12,901.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,670.48, 21,949.83 and 12,901.44 is: 19,303.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,670.48 : 21,949.83 = 12,901.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,670.48/21,949.83 = 12,901.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,670.48x = 21,949.83 × 12,901.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,670.48x = 283,184,414.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,184,414.76/14,670.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,303.01

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