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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,955.79, 22,378.30 and 11,009.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,955.79, 22,378.30 and 11,009.98 is: 16,474.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,955.79 : 22,378.30 = 11,009.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,955.79/22,378.30 = 11,009.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,955.79x = 22,378.30 × 11,009.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,955.79x = 246,384,540.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,384,540.97/14,955.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,474.19

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