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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,626.56, 21,926.88 and 10,924.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,626.56, 21,926.88 and 10,924.32 is: 16,376.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,626.56 : 21,926.88 = 10,924.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,626.56/21,926.88 = 10,924.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,626.56x = 21,926.88 × 10,924.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,626.56x = 239,536,253.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,536,253.72/14,626.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,376.80

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