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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,976.48, 22,434.48 and 13,751.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,976.48, 22,434.48 and 13,751.76 is: 20,599.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,976.48 : 22,434.48 = 13,751.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,976.48/22,434.48 = 13,751.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,976.48x = 22,434.48 × 13,751.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,976.48x = 308,513,584.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,513,584.68/14,976.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,599.87

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