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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,805.92, 22,189.60 and 13,236.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,805.92, 22,189.60 and 13,236.80 is: 19,837.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,805.92 : 22,189.60 = 13,236.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,805.92/22,189.60 = 13,236.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,805.92x = 22,189.60 × 13,236.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,805.92x = 293,719,297.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,719,297.28/14,805.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,837.96

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