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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,895.64, 22,344.03 and 7,496.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,895.64, 22,344.03 and 7,496.08 is: 11,244.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,895.64 : 22,344.03 = 7,496.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,895.64/22,344.03 = 7,496.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,895.64x = 22,344.03 × 7,496.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,895.64x = 167,492,636.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,492,636.40/14,895.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,244.41

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