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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,695.62, 22,019.94 and 13,203.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,695.62, 22,019.94 and 13,203.60 is: 19,784.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,695.62 : 22,019.94 = 13,203.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,695.62/22,019.94 = 13,203.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,695.62x = 22,019.94 × 13,203.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,695.62x = 290,742,479.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,742,479.78/14,695.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,784.29

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