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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,861.19, 22,299.12 and 6,964.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,861.19, 22,299.12 and 6,964.26 is: 10,449.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,861.19 : 22,299.12 = 6,964.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,861.19/22,299.12 = 6,964.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,861.19x = 22,299.12 × 6,964.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,861.19x = 155,296,869.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,296,869.45/14,861.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,449.83

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