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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,954.74, 22,432.14 and 14,041.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,954.74, 22,432.14 and 14,041.33 is: 21,062.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,954.74 : 22,432.14 = 14,041.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,954.74/22,432.14 = 14,041.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,954.74x = 22,432.14 × 14,041.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,954.74x = 314,977,024.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,977,024.27/14,954.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,062.02

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