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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,711.06, 22,051.15 and 7,204.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,711.06, 22,051.15 and 7,204.28 is: 10,798.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,711.06 : 22,051.15 = 7,204.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,711.06/22,051.15 = 7,204.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,711.06x = 22,051.15 × 7,204.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,711.06x = 158,862,530.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,862,530.66/14,711.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,798.85

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