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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,549.76, 21,853.80 and 11,270.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,549.76, 21,853.80 and 11,270.16 is: 16,927.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,549.76 : 21,853.80 = 11,270.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,549.76/21,853.80 = 11,270.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,549.76x = 21,853.80 × 11,270.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,549.76x = 246,295,822.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,295,822.61/14,549.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,927.83

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