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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,843.03, 22,265.21 and 8,264.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,843.03, 22,265.21 and 8,264.25 is: 12,396.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,843.03 : 22,265.21 = 8,264.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,843.03/22,265.21 = 8,264.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,843.03x = 22,265.21 × 8,264.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,843.03x = 184,005,220.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,005,220.42/14,843.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,396.75

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