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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,899.02, 22,314.49 and 7,113.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,899.02, 22,314.49 and 7,113.30 is: 10,653.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,899.02 : 22,314.49 = 7,113.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,899.02/22,314.49 = 7,113.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,899.02x = 22,314.49 × 7,113.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,899.02x = 158,729,661.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,729,661.72/14,899.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,653.70

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