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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,965.56, 22,454.95 and 7,848.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,965.56, 22,454.95 and 7,848.09 is: 11,775.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,965.56 : 22,454.95 = 7,848.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,965.56/22,454.95 = 7,848.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,965.56x = 22,454.95 × 7,848.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,965.56x = 176,228,544.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,228,544.30/14,965.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,775.61

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