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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,899.98, 22,329.21 and 11,197.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,899.98, 22,329.21 and 11,197.89 is: 16,781.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,899.98 : 22,329.21 = 11,197.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,899.98/22,329.21 = 11,197.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,899.98x = 22,329.21 × 11,197.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,899.98x = 250,040,037.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,040,037.37/14,899.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,781.23

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