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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,902.48, 22,333.36 and 7,511.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,902.48, 22,333.36 and 7,511.94 is: 11,257.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,902.48 : 22,333.36 = 7,511.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,902.48/22,333.36 = 7,511.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,902.48x = 22,333.36 × 7,511.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,902.48x = 167,766,748.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,766,748.65/14,902.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,257.64

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