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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,693.64, 22,017.42 and 10,246.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,693.64, 22,017.42 and 10,246.92 is: 15,354.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,693.64 : 22,017.42 = 10,246.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,693.64/22,017.42 = 10,246.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,693.64x = 22,017.42 × 10,246.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,693.64x = 225,610,741.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,610,741.35/14,693.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,354.31

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