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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,966.31, 22,463.38 and 7,576.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,966.31, 22,463.38 and 7,576.01 is: 11,371.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,966.31 : 22,463.38 = 7,576.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,966.31/22,463.38 = 7,576.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,966.31x = 22,463.38 × 7,576.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,966.31x = 170,182,772.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,182,772.90/14,966.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,371.05

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