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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,826.63, 22,245.52 and 7,706.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,826.63, 22,245.52 and 7,706.43 is: 11,562.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,826.63 : 22,245.52 = 7,706.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,826.63/22,245.52 = 7,706.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,826.63x = 22,245.52 × 7,706.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,826.63x = 171,433,542.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,433,542.69/14,826.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,562.54

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