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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,763.02, 22,046.67 and 12,974.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,763.02, 22,046.67 and 12,974.54 is: 19,375.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,763.02 : 22,046.67 = 12,974.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,763.02/22,046.67 = 12,974.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,763.02x = 22,046.67 × 12,974.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,763.02x = 286,045,401.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,045,401.78/14,763.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,375.81

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