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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,913.96, 22,369.66 and 7,014.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,913.96, 22,369.66 and 7,014.62 is: 10,521.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,913.96 : 22,369.66 = 7,014.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,913.96/22,369.66 = 7,014.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,913.96x = 22,369.66 × 7,014.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,913.96x = 156,914,664.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,914,664.43/14,913.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,521.33

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