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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,845.59, 22,272.48 and 7,441.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,845.59, 22,272.48 and 7,441.11 is: 11,163.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,845.59 : 22,272.48 = 7,441.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,845.59/22,272.48 = 7,441.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,845.59x = 22,272.48 × 7,441.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,845.59x = 165,731,973.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,731,973.65/14,845.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,163.72

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