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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,003.48, 30,347.76 and 14,917.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,003.48, 30,347.76 and 14,917.60 is: 20,574.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,003.48 : 30,347.76 = 14,917.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,003.48/30,347.76 = 14,917.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,003.48x = 30,347.76 × 14,917.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,003.48x = 452,715,744.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,715,744.58/22,003.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,574.73

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