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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,977.80, 22,466.70 and 13,592.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,977.80, 22,466.70 and 13,592.70 is: 20,389.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,977.80 : 22,466.70 = 13,592.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,977.80/22,466.70 = 13,592.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,977.80x = 22,466.70 × 13,592.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,977.80x = 305,383,113.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,383,113.09/14,977.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,389.05

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