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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,841.78, 22,233.85 and 13,264.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,841.78, 22,233.85 and 13,264.44 is: 19,870.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,841.78 : 22,233.85 = 13,264.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,841.78/22,233.85 = 13,264.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,841.78x = 22,233.85 × 13,264.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,841.78x = 294,919,536.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,919,536.13/14,841.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,870.90

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