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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,622.56, 24,904.62 and 14,814.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,622.56, 24,904.62 and 14,814.64 is: 22,195.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,622.56 : 24,904.62 = 14,814.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,622.56/24,904.62 = 14,814.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,622.56x = 24,904.62 × 14,814.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,622.56x = 368,952,979.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,952,979.64/16,622.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,195.92

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