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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,969.04, 22,438.88 and 12,752.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,969.04, 22,438.88 and 12,752.88 is: 19,116.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,969.04 : 22,438.88 = 12,752.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,969.04/22,438.88 = 12,752.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,969.04x = 22,438.88 × 12,752.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,969.04x = 286,160,343.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,160,343.97/14,969.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,116.81

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