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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,985.93, 22,504.41 and 14,358.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,985.93, 22,504.41 and 14,358.99 is: 21,562.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,985.93 : 22,504.41 = 14,358.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,985.93/22,504.41 = 14,358.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,985.93x = 22,504.41 × 14,358.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,985.93x = 323,140,598.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,140,598.15/14,985.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,562.93

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