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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,734.62, 22,080.81 and 11,432.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,734.62, 22,080.81 and 11,432.22 is: 17,131.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,734.62 : 22,080.81 = 11,432.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,734.62/22,080.81 = 11,432.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,734.62x = 22,080.81 × 11,432.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,734.62x = 252,432,677.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,432,677.70/14,734.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,131.94

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