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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,966.19, 22,463.17 and 7,575.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,966.19, 22,463.17 and 7,575.88 is: 11,370.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,966.19 : 22,463.17 = 7,575.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,966.19/22,463.17 = 7,575.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,966.19x = 22,463.17 × 7,575.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,966.19x = 170,178,280.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,178,280.34/14,966.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,370.85

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