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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,867.10, 22,300.65 and 12,404.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,867.10, 22,300.65 and 12,404.70 is: 18,607.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,867.10 : 22,300.65 = 12,404.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,867.10/22,300.65 = 12,404.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,867.10x = 22,300.65 × 12,404.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,867.10x = 276,632,873.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,632,873.06/14,867.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,607.05

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