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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,998.65, 22,497.98 and 13,313.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,998.65, 22,497.98 and 13,313.85 is: 19,970.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,998.65 : 22,497.98 = 13,313.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,998.65/22,497.98 = 13,313.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,998.65x = 22,497.98 × 13,313.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,998.65x = 299,534,664.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,534,664.45/14,998.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,970.78

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