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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,988.93, 22,476.84 and 7,967.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,988.93, 22,476.84 and 7,967.25 is: 11,947.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,988.93 : 22,476.84 = 7,967.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,988.93/22,476.84 = 7,967.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,988.93x = 22,476.84 × 7,967.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,988.93x = 179,078,603.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,078,603.49/14,988.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,947.39

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