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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,853.96, 22,299.84 and 14,795.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,853.96, 22,299.84 and 14,795.64 is: 22,212.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,853.96 : 22,299.84 = 14,795.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,853.96/22,299.84 = 14,795.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,853.96x = 22,299.84 × 14,795.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,853.96x = 329,940,404.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,940,404.70/14,853.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,212.29

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