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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,822.88, 22,259.76 and 13,160.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,822.88, 22,259.76 and 13,160.76 is: 19,763.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,822.88 : 22,259.76 = 13,160.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,822.88/22,259.76 = 13,160.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,822.88x = 22,259.76 × 13,160.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,822.88x = 292,955,359.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,955,359.02/14,822.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,763.73

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