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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,849.64, 22,259.88 and 7,063.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,849.64, 22,259.88 and 7,063.92 is: 10,588.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,849.64 : 22,259.88 = 7,063.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,849.64/22,259.88 = 7,063.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,849.64x = 22,259.88 × 7,063.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,849.64x = 157,242,011.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,242,011.53/14,849.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,588.94

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