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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,843.41, 14,971.05 and 7,022.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,843.41, 14,971.05 and 7,022.24 is: 9,695.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,843.41 : 14,971.05 = 7,022.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,843.41/14,971.05 = 7,022.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,843.41x = 14,971.05 × 7,022.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,843.41x = 105,130,231.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,130,231.30/10,843.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,695.31

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