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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,996.11, 22,496.90 and 7,503.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,996.11, 22,496.90 and 7,503.59 is: 11,256.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,996.11 : 22,496.90 = 7,503.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,996.11/22,496.90 = 7,503.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,996.11x = 22,496.90 × 7,503.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,996.11x = 168,807,363.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,807,363.87/14,996.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,256.75

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