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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,805.94, 22,228.44 and 13,583.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,805.94, 22,228.44 and 13,583.38 is: 20,392.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,805.94 : 22,228.44 = 13,583.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,805.94/22,228.44 = 13,583.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,805.94x = 22,228.44 × 13,583.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,805.94x = 301,937,347.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,937,347.33/14,805.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,392.99

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