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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,655.92, 21,947.41 and 10,252.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,655.92, 21,947.41 and 10,252.76 is: 15,353.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,655.92 : 21,947.41 = 10,252.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,655.92/21,947.41 = 10,252.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,655.92x = 21,947.41 × 10,252.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,655.92x = 225,021,366.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,021,366.35/14,655.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,353.62

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