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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,966.82, 22,445.37 and 7,068.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,966.82, 22,445.37 and 7,068.11 is: 10,599.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,966.82 : 22,445.37 = 7,068.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,966.82/22,445.37 = 7,068.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,966.82x = 22,445.37 × 7,068.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,966.82x = 158,646,344.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,646,344.15/14,966.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,599.87

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