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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,454.94, 30,964.68 and 14,898.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,454.94, 30,964.68 and 14,898.54 is: 20,544.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,454.94 : 30,964.68 = 14,898.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,454.94/30,964.68 = 14,898.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,454.94x = 30,964.68 × 14,898.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,454.94x = 461,328,523.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,328,523.57/22,454.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,544.63

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