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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,976.03, 22,471.94 and 11,463.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,976.03, 22,471.94 and 11,463.87 is: 17,201.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,976.03 : 22,471.94 = 11,463.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,976.03/22,471.94 = 11,463.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,976.03x = 22,471.94 × 11,463.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,976.03x = 257,615,398.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,615,398.81/14,976.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,201.85

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