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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,985.76, 22,457.22 and 11,005.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,985.76, 22,457.22 and 11,005.81 is: 16,492.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,985.76 : 22,457.22 = 11,005.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,985.76/22,457.22 = 11,005.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,985.76x = 22,457.22 × 11,005.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,985.76x = 247,159,896.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,159,896.45/14,985.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,492.98

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