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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,936.60, 22,404.90 and 13,266.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,936.60, 22,404.90 and 13,266.20 is: 19,899.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,936.60 : 22,404.90 = 13,266.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,936.60/22,404.90 = 13,266.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,936.60x = 22,404.90 × 13,266.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,936.60x = 297,227,884.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,227,884.38/14,936.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,899.30

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