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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,679.05, 22,005.61 and 11,231.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,679.05, 22,005.61 and 11,231.69 is: 16,837.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,679.05 : 22,005.61 = 11,231.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,679.05/22,005.61 = 11,231.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,679.05x = 22,005.61 × 11,231.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,679.05x = 247,160,051.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,160,051.67/14,679.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,837.61

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