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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,954.67, 22,402.73 and 10,998.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,954.67, 22,402.73 and 10,998.75 is: 16,476.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,954.67 : 22,402.73 = 10,998.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,954.67/22,402.73 = 10,998.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,954.67x = 22,402.73 × 10,998.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,954.67x = 246,401,971.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,401,971.59/14,954.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,476.59

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