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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,966.54, 22,435.14 and 12,750.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,966.54, 22,435.14 and 12,750.38 is: 19,113.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,966.54 : 22,435.14 = 12,750.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,966.54/22,435.14 = 12,750.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,966.54x = 22,435.14 × 12,750.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,966.54x = 286,056,560.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,056,560.35/14,966.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,113.07

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