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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,970.64, 22,467.49 and 11,180.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,970.64, 22,467.49 and 11,180.75 is: 16,779.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,970.64 : 22,467.49 = 11,180.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,970.64/22,467.49 = 11,180.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,970.64x = 22,467.49 × 11,180.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,970.64x = 251,203,417.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,203,417.03/14,970.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,779.74

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