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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,926.80, 22,389.12 and 7,133.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,926.80, 22,389.12 and 7,133.52 is: 10,699.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,926.80 : 22,389.12 = 7,133.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,926.80/22,389.12 = 7,133.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,926.80x = 22,389.12 × 7,133.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,926.80x = 159,713,235.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,713,235.30/14,926.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,699.76

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