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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,908.31, 22,347.87 and 7,122.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,908.31, 22,347.87 and 7,122.59 is: 10,676.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,908.31 : 22,347.87 = 7,122.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,908.31/22,347.87 = 7,122.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,908.31x = 22,347.87 × 7,122.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,908.31x = 159,174,715.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,174,715.38/14,908.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,676.91

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