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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,933.98, 22,393.95 and 8,695.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,933.98, 22,393.95 and 8,695.63 is: 13,039.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,933.98 : 22,393.95 = 8,695.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,933.98/22,393.95 = 8,695.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,933.98x = 22,393.95 × 8,695.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,933.98x = 194,729,503.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,729,503.44/14,933.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,039.36

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