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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,855.94, 22,286.07 and 7,926.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,855.94, 22,286.07 and 7,926.66 is: 11,891.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,855.94 : 22,286.07 = 7,926.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,855.94/22,286.07 = 7,926.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,855.94x = 22,286.07 × 7,926.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,855.94x = 176,654,099.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,654,099.63/14,855.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,891.14

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