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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,899.85, 22,354.64 and 7,107.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,899.85, 22,354.64 and 7,107.65 is: 10,663.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,899.85 : 22,354.64 = 7,107.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,899.85/22,354.64 = 7,107.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,899.85x = 22,354.64 × 7,107.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,899.85x = 158,888,809.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,888,809.68/14,899.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,663.79

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