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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,955.80, 22,433.70 and 13,570.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,955.80, 22,433.70 and 13,570.70 is: 20,356.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,955.80 : 22,433.70 = 13,570.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,955.80/22,433.70 = 13,570.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,955.80x = 22,433.70 × 13,570.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,955.80x = 304,441,012.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,441,012.59/14,955.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,356.05

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