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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,604.82, 21,855.36 and 10,699.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,604.82, 21,855.36 and 10,699.54 is: 16,011.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,604.82 : 21,855.36 = 10,699.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,604.82/21,855.36 = 10,699.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,604.82x = 21,855.36 × 10,699.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,604.82x = 233,842,298.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,842,298.53/14,604.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,011.31

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