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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,899.85, 22,328.99 and 11,197.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,899.85, 22,328.99 and 11,197.74 is: 16,781.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,899.85 : 22,328.99 = 11,197.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,899.85/22,328.99 = 11,197.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,899.85x = 22,328.99 × 11,197.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,899.85x = 250,034,325.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,034,325.71/14,899.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,781.00

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