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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,964.54, 22,418.07 and 8,370.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,964.54, 22,418.07 and 8,370.73 is: 12,540.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,964.54 : 22,418.07 = 8,370.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,964.54/22,418.07 = 8,370.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,964.54x = 22,418.07 × 8,370.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,964.54x = 187,655,611.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,655,611.09/14,964.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,540.02

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