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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,964.40, 22,446.60 and 13,279.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,964.40, 22,446.60 and 13,279.60 is: 19,919.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,964.40 : 22,446.60 = 13,279.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,964.40/22,446.60 = 13,279.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,964.40x = 22,446.60 × 13,279.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,964.40x = 298,081,869.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,081,869.36/14,964.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,919.40

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