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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,676.21, 22,015.43 and 7,273.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,676.21, 22,015.43 and 7,273.22 is: 10,910.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,676.21 : 22,015.43 = 7,273.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,676.21/22,015.43 = 7,273.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,676.21x = 22,015.43 × 7,273.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,676.21x = 160,122,919.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,122,919.34/14,676.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,910.37

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