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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,731.89, 22,097.84 and 10,368.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,731.89, 22,097.84 and 10,368.82 is: 15,553.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,731.89 : 22,097.84 = 10,368.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,731.89/22,097.84 = 10,368.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,731.89x = 22,097.84 × 10,368.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,731.89x = 229,128,525.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,128,525.35/14,731.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,553.23

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